Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
aculeatum
ID:
514287

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schischk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 6: 895 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513619

Common Names

  • Aculeatum Acanthophyllum
  • Spiny Acanthophyllum
  • Spiny Acanthophyllum

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Description

Acanthophyllum aculeatum (also called spiny acanthophyllum, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It is found in rocky soils, and can reach up to 40 cm in height.

Uses & Benefits

Acanthophyllum aculeatum is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive foliage and flowers that can be used to add color and texture to any garden. It is also a great choice for rock gardens and can be used to create a low-maintenance ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acanthophyllum aculeatum has white flowers with yellow centers and a pinkish-purple tinge. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acanthophyllum aculeatum is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is native to Turkey. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is more difficult.

Where to Find Acanthophyllum aculeatum

Acanthophyllum aculeatum can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Acanthophyllum aculeatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acanthophyllum aculeatum?

Acanthophyllum aculeatum

What is the common name of Acanthophyllum aculeatum?

Spiny Acanthophyllum

What is the family of Acanthophyllum aculeatum?

Acanthaceae

Species in the Acanthophyllum genus

Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,

Species in the Caryophyllaceae family

Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,

References