Status:
valid
Authors:
Pavlov
Source:
cmp
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 33: 144 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000580372
Common Names
- Cartilagineum Buckthorn
- Cartilagineum Spiny Buckthorn
- Calligonum cartilagineum
Description
Calligonum cartilagineum (also called Cartilaginous 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 cartilagineum 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 cartilagineum 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 cartilagineum is a low-maintenance plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is also resistant to most pests and diseases.
Where to Find Calligonum cartilagineum
Calligonum cartilagineum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, from Colombia to Bolivia.
Calligonum cartilagineum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calligonum cartilagineum?
Calligonum cartilagineum
What is the common name of Calligonum cartilagineum?
Cartilage Bush
Where is Calligonum cartilagineum native to?
North Africa and the Middle East
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,