Status:
valid
Authors:
Godwinski
Source:
cmp
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Trudy Inst. Bot. Akad. Nauk Kazakhst. S.S.R. 11: 182 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000580356
Common Names
- Babakianum Buckthorn
- Babakianum Spiny Buckthorn
- Calligonum babakianum
Description
Calligonum babakianum (also called Babakian's calligonum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Polygonaceae family. It is native to Central Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It grows in dry forests and is a shrub.
Uses & Benefits
Calligonum babakianum is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calligonum babakianum is yellow and tubular, with a short spur. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calligonum babakianum is a shrub that grows in dry, sandy soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Calligonum babakianum
Calligonum babakianum is native to Central Asia.
Calligonum babakianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calligonum babakianum?
Calligonum babakianum
What are the common names of Calligonum babakianum?
Babakian Calligonum, Wormwood
Where is Calligonum babakianum found?
It is found in Central Asia and the Caucasus
Species in the Calligonum genus
Calligonum acanthopterum,
Calligonum aciferum,
Calligonum aculeatum,
Calligonum aequilaterale,
Calligonum alaschanicum,
Calligonum alatiforme,
Calligonum alatum,
Calligonum amoenum,
Calligonum androssowii,
Calligonum aphyllum,
Calligonum aralense,
Calligonum arborescens,
Calligonum azel,
Calligonum babakianum,
Calligonum bakuense,
Calligonum barsukiense,
Calligonum batiola,
Calligonum borsczowii,
Calligonum bubyri,
Calligonum bucocladum,
Calligonum bungei,
Calligonum bykovii,
Calligonum calcareum,
Calligonum calvescens,
Calligonum cancellatum,
Calligonum caput-medusae,
Calligonum cartilagineum,
Calligonum chinense,
Calligonum colubrinum,
Calligonum commune,
Calligonum comosum,
Calligonum compactum,
Calligonum conuivena,
Calligonum cordatum,
Calligonum cordiforme,
Calligonum cordipterum,
Calligonum coriaceum,
Calligonum crinitum,
Calligonum crispatum,
Calligonum cristatum,
Calligonum densiforme,
Calligonum densum,
Calligonum denticulatum,
Calligonum dissectum,
Calligonum diversiforme,
Calligonum drobovii,
Calligonum dubianskyi,
Calligonum durum,
Calligonum ebinuricum,
Calligonum elatum,
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,