Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
virgata
ID:
556412

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Regel) Krasn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Scripta Soc. Geogr. Ross. 19: 295 1888

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000555744

Common Names

  • Atraphaxis virgata
  • Virgate Atraphaxis
  • Virgata Atraphaxis

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Synonyms

  • Atraphaxis lanceolata stricta Regel [unknown]
  • Atraphaxis lanceolata virgata Regel [unknown]

Description

Atraphaxis virgata (also called Virgate Atraphaxis, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central Asia. It grows to a height of up to 2 m (6 ft) and has small, yellow-green flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Atraphaxis virgata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Atraphaxis virgata has small yellow flowers, with each flower having four petals. Its seeds are small, round and black, and its seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Atraphaxis virgata can be cultivated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be kept in a sunny position and watered regularly.

Where to Find Atraphaxis virgata

Atraphaxis virgata can be found in Central Asia, particularly in Iran and Afghanistan.

Atraphaxis virgata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Atraphaxis virgata?

Atraphaxis virgata

What is the family of Atraphaxis virgata?

Polygonaceae

What is the common name of Atraphaxis virgata?

Bristly Atraphaxis

Species in the Polygonaceae family

Acanthoscyphus parishii, Afrobrunnichia africana, Afrobrunnichia erecta, Antigonon flavescens, Antigonon guatimalense, Antigonon leptopus, Aristocapsa insignis, Atraphaxis intricata, Atraphaxis angustifolia, Atraphaxis aucheri, Atraphaxis avenia, Atraphaxis badghysi, Atraphaxis billardieri, Atraphaxis bracteata, Atraphaxis canescens, Atraphaxis caucasica, Atraphaxis compacta, Atraphaxis daghestanica, Atraphaxis decipiens, Atraphaxis frutescens, Atraphaxis grandiflora, Atraphaxis irtyschensis, Atraphaxis karataviensis, Atraphaxis kopetdagensis, Atraphaxis laetevirens, Atraphaxis macrocarpa, Atraphaxis manshurica, Atraphaxis muschketowii, Atraphaxis pungens, Atraphaxis pyrifolia, Atraphaxis rodinii, Atraphaxis seravschanica, Atraphaxis spinosa, Atraphaxis suaedifolia, Atraphaxis teretifolia, Atraphaxis virgata, Atraphaxis arianum, Atraphaxis atraphaxiforme, Atraphaxis toktogulicum, Brunnichia ovata, Calligonum acanthopterum, Calligonum aciferum, Calligonum aculeatum, Calligonum aequilaterale, Calligonum alaschanicum, Calligonum alatiforme, Calligonum alatum, Calligonum amoenum, Calligonum androssowii, Calligonum aphyllum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2664985: Based on the initial data import
Eduard August von Regel (1815-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regel' in the authors string.
Andrey Krasnov (1862-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krasn.' in the authors string.