Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
bungei
ID:
581031

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 4: 999 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000580363

Common Names

  • Bungei Buckthorn
  • Bungei Spiny Buckthorn
  • Calligonum bungei

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Synonyms

  • Calligonum tripterum Bunge ex Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Calligonum bungei (also called Bunge's Calligonum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Polygonaceae. It is a small shrub native to the Andes of Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador, where it grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Calligonum bungei is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Calligonum bungei are small, yellow, and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calligonum bungei is a perennial shrub that grows in dry, rocky soils. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Calligonum bungei

Calligonum bungei is native to Central Asia.

Calligonum bungei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calligonum bungei?

Calligonum bungei

What are the common names of Calligonum bungei?

Bungei Calligonum, Wormwood

Where is Calligonum bungei 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,

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