Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
densiforme
ID:
581061

Status:
valid

Authors:
Godwinski & Nardina

Source:
cmp

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Inst. Bot. Akad. Nauk Kazakhsk. S.S.R. 3: 4 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000580393

Common Names

  • Densiforme Buckthorn
  • Densiforme Spiny Buckthorn
  • Calligonum densiforme

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Description

Calligonum densiforme (also called 'Dense-Form Calligonum', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree which grows up to 2-3 m tall. It is native to Central Asia and can be found in dry, sandy or rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Calligonum densiforme is used as a forage plant for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Calligonum densiforme are small, white, 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 densiforme 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 densiforme

Calligonum densiforme is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, from Colombia to Bolivia.

Calligonum densiforme FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calligonum densiforme?

Calligonum densiforme

What is the common name of Calligonum densiforme?

Dense-Form Calligonum

Where is Calligonum densiforme native to?

Central Asia 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,

References

The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-26002083: Originally associated with wfo-0001101468
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2692514: Based on the initial data import
The Plant List version 1.1, record: tro-26002083: Originally associated with wfo-0001101468
N.S. Nardina: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nardina' in the authors string.