Status:
valid
Authors:
Iljin
Source:
cmp
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Inst. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R., Ser. 1, Fl. Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 3: 165 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000621457
Common Names
- Pamir Corispermum
- Pamiricum Corispermum
- Pamir Corispermum
Synonyms
- Corispermum pamiricum pamiricum [unknown]
Description
Corispermum pamiricum (also called Pamir corisperm, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Pamir Mountains region of Central Asia. It has a low-growing habit with small, yellow flowers and thin, linear leaves. It grows in moist, open meadows and along streambanks.
Uses & Benefits
Corispermum pamiricum is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, reduce inflammation, and improve skin health. It is also used as a flavoring agent in cooking.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Corispermum pamiricum is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and have small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Corispermum pamiricum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in the spring and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided into clumps of 3-5 plants and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Corispermum pamiricum
Corispermum pamiricum can be found in the steppes and semi-deserts of Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
Corispermum pamiricum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Corispermum pamiricum?
Corispermum pamiricum
What type of plant is Corispermum pamiricum?
Annual herb
Where does Corispermum pamiricum grow?
Central Asia
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,