Status:
valid
Authors:
Iljin
Source:
cmp
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Izv. Glavn. Bot. Sada S.S.S.R. 28: 644 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000621388
Common Names
- Hooked Corispermum
- Falcatum Corispermum
- Hooked Corispermum
Description
Corispermum falcatum (also called Sicklefruit, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to Europe and Asia. It has a slender, erect stem, and its leaves are linear to lanceolate. It grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands, chaparral, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Corispermum falcatum is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used to treat skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Corispermum falcatum has small, yellow flowers with purple centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Corispermum falcatum is a fast-growing shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be used.
Where to Find Corispermum falcatum
Corispermum falcatum is native to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
Corispermum falcatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Corispermum falcatum?
Corispermum falcatum
What is the common name of Corispermum falcatum?
Sickle-shaped corispermum
What is the family of Corispermum falcatum?
Chenopodiaceae
Species in the Corispermum genus
Corispermum afghanicum,
Corispermum algidum,
Corispermum altaicum,
Corispermum americanum,
Corispermum aralocaspicum,
Corispermum bardunovii,
Corispermum calvoborysthenicum,
Corispermum candelabrum,
Corispermum canescens,
Corispermum chinganicum,
Corispermum confertum,
Corispermum crassifolium,
Corispermum czernjaevii,
Corispermum declinatum,
Corispermum dilutum,
Corispermum elongatum,
Corispermum erosum,
Corispermum falcatum,
Corispermum filifolium,
Corispermum flexuosum,
Corispermum gallicum,
Corispermum gelidum,
Corispermum heptapotamicum,
Corispermum hilariae,
Corispermum hookeri,
Corispermum huanghoense,
Corispermum hyssopifolium,
Corispermum ikramii,
Corispermum intermedium,
Corispermum klokovii,
Corispermum komarovii,
Corispermum korovinii,
Corispermum krylovii,
Corispermum laxiflorum,
Corispermum lehmannianum,
Corispermum lepidocarpum,
Corispermum lhasaense,
Corispermum macrocarpum,
Corispermum marschallii,
Corispermum maynense,
Corispermum mongolicum,
Corispermum navicula,
Corispermum nitidum,
Corispermum ochotense,
Corispermum orientale,
Corispermum pacificum,
Corispermum pallasii,
Corispermum pallidum,
Corispermum pamiricum,
Corispermum papillosum,
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,