Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
hookeri
ID:
622067

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mosyakin

Source:
cmp

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Novon 5: 349 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000621399



Common Names

  • Hooker's Corispermum
  • Hookeri Corispermum
  • Hooker's Corispermum


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Synonyms

  • Corispermum hookeri hookeri [unknown]

Description

Corispermum hookeri (also called Hooker's Birdseed, 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 hookeri 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 hookeri has small, white, five-petaled flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Corispermum hookeri is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and in a sunny location. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season. The plants should be divided every two to three years to maintain their vigor.

Where to Find Corispermum hookeri

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

Corispermum hookeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Corispermum hookeri?

Corispermum hookeri

What is the common name of Corispermum hookeri?

Hooker's corispermum

What is the family of Corispermum hookeri?

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,

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