Status:
valid
Authors:
Pavlov
Source:
cmp
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 33: 149 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000580365
Common Names
- Calcareum Buckthorn
- Calcareum Spiny Buckthorn
- Calligonum calcareum
Description
Calligonum calcareum (also called Calcareous 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 calcareum 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 calcareum are small, white, and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calligonum calcareum is a perennial shrub that prefers 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 calcareum
Calligonum calcareum is native to Central Asia.
Calligonum calcareum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calligonum calcareum?
Calligonum calcareum
What are the common names of Calligonum calcareum?
Calcareous Calligonum, Wormwood
Where is Calligonum calcareum 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,