Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
pulvinatum
ID:
551037

Status:
valid

Authors:
Litv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Muz. Imp. Akad. Nauk 11: 32 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000550369

Common Names

  • Arthrophytum Pulvinatum
  • Pulvinatum Arthrophytum
  • Pulvinatum Joint-Fir

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Description

Arthrophytum pulvinatum (also called Cushion Arthrophytum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is a shrub or small tree with a single trunk and a rounded crown. It is native to the Canary Islands, where it is found in laurel forests and other habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Arthrophytum pulvinatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties such as treatment of fever, cough, and other respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arthrophytum pulvinatum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arthrophytum pulvinatum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division is best done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into several sections and each section planted in a separate pot.

Where to Find Arthrophytum pulvinatum

Arthrophytum pulvinatum can be found in the deserts of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.

Arthrophytum pulvinatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arthrophytum pulvinatum?

Arthrophytum pulvinatum

What is the common name of Arthrophytum pulvinatum?

Pulvinatum

What is the natural habitat of Arthrophytum pulvinatum?

Dry forests and scrublands

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

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