Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
flexuosum
ID:
622058

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Wang & Fuh

Source:
cmp

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Fl. Pl. Herb. Chin. Bor.-Or. 2: 111 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000621390



Common Names

  • Winding Corispermum
  • Flexuosum Corispermum
  • Winding Corispermum


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Description

Corispermum flexuosum (also called Curlyseed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaranthaceae. It is native to Central Asia, the Caucasus, and Siberia. It grows in dry grasslands, steppes, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Corispermum flexuosum 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 flexuosum has small, yellow flowers with purple centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Corispermum flexuosum 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 flexuosum

Corispermum flexuosum can be found in the steppes and semi-deserts of Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.

Corispermum flexuosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Corispermum flexuosum?

Corispermum flexuosum

What is the common name of Corispermum flexuosum?

Wavy corispermum

What is the family of Corispermum flexuosum?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2737662: Based on the initial data import
Wei Wang (1912-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Wang' in the authors string.