Gymnospermium albertii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albertii
ID:
713474
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Regel) Takht.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 55: 1192 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000712807
Common Names
- Gymnospermium
- Chinese Evergreen
- Chinese Elm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gymnospermium albertii (also called Albert's boxthorn, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 3 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and western Asia, and is widely naturalized elsewhere. It grows in dry open habitats, such as scrub, woodland, and grassland.
Uses & Benefits
Gymnospermium albertii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gymnospermium albertii has white or pink flowers, with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gymnospermium albertii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. It can be pruned to shape in late winter or early spring.
Where to Find Gymnospermium albertii
Gymnospermium albertii can be found in the mountains of Central Asia.
Gymnospermium albertii FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Gymnospermium albertii?
Gymnospermium albertii is native to China.
What type of soil does Gymnospermium albertii prefer?
Gymnospermium albertii prefers well-draining, sandy soil.
How much water does Gymnospermium albertii need?
Gymnospermium albertii needs moderate amounts of water.
Species in the Gymnospermium genus
Gymnospermium albertii, Gymnospermium altaicum, Gymnospermium darwasicum, Gymnospermium kiangnanensis, Gymnospermium microrrhynchum, Gymnospermium odessanum, Gymnospermium scipetarum, Gymnospermium silvaticum, Gymnospermium smirnovii, Gymnospermium sylvaticum, Gymnospermium vitellinum, Gymnospermium peloponnesiacum, Gymnospermium kiangnanense,
Species in the Berberidaceae family
Achlys californica, Achlys japonica, Achlys triphylla, Berberis jinshajiangensis, Berberis pingbaensis, Berberis pulangensis, Berberis actinacantha, Berberis acuminata, Berberis acuminata, Berberis acutinervia, Berberis aemulans, Berberis aetnensis, Berberis affinis, Berberis agapatensis, Berberis aggregata, Berberis agricola, Berberis ahrendtii, Berberis albicans, Berberis aldenhamensis, Berberis alpicola, Berberis amabilis, Berberis ambigua, Berberis ambrozyana, Berberis amoena, Berberis amplectens, Berberis amurensis, Berberis andeana, Berberis andreana, Berberis andrieuxii, Berberis angulosa, Berberis anhweiensis, Berberis annaemariae, Berberis approximata, Berberis aquifolium, Berberis argentinensis, Berberis arguta, Berberis arido-calida, Berberis aristata, Berberis aristato-serrulata, Berberis aristeguietae, Berberis aristulata, Berberis armata, Berberis asiatica, Berberis asmyana, Berberis assamana, Berberis atrocarpa, Berberis atroprasina, Berberis atroviridiana, Berberis aurahuacensis, Berberis baltistanica,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2835999: Based on the initial data import
Eduard August von Regel (1815-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regel' in the authors string.
Armen Takhtajan (1910-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Takht.' in the authors string.