Status:
valid
Authors:
Moq.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Chenop. Monogr. Enum. : 163 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000621586
Common Names
- Cornulaca aucheri
- Aucher's Cornulaca
- Aucher's Sand-spurrey
Synonyms
- Cornulaca aucheri leucacantha (Charif & Aellen) Assadi [unknown]
- Cornulaca leucacantha Charif & Aellen [unknown]
Description
Cornulaca aucheri (also called Aucher's cornulaca, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Central Asia, and is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Cornulaca aucheri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cornulaca aucheri is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two to three leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cornulaca aucheri is a perennial plant that is native to Central Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or from seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in a greenhouse. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division should be done in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Cornulaca aucheri
Cornulaca aucheri is native to the Middle East and parts of Central Asia.
Cornulaca aucheri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cornulaca ehrenbergii?
Cornulaca ehrenbergii
What is the common name of Cornulaca ehrenbergii?
Ehrenberg's Cornulaca
What is the natural habitat of Cornulaca ehrenbergii?
Tropical forests
Species in the Cornulaca genus
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,