Acanthophyllum xanthoporphyranthum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
xanthoporphyranthum
ID:
514405
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hedge & Wendelbo
Source:
cmp
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 117: 315 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513737
Common Names
- Acanthophyllum Xanthoporphyranthum
- Xanthoporphyranthum Acanthophyllum
- Acanthophyllum Xanthoporphyranthum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acanthophyllum xanthoporphyranthum (also called Xanthoporphyranthum Acanthophyllum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the deserts of Central Asia. It grows to a height of around 30 cm and has small, white flowers. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is found in steppe and desert habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Acanthophyllum xanthoporphyranthum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acanthophyllum xanthoporphyranthum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, bright green plant with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acanthophyllum xanthoporphyranthum is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows in clumps. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seed.
Where to Find Acanthophyllum xanthoporphyranthum
Acanthophyllum xanthoporphyranthum can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia and Georgia.
Acanthophyllum xanthoporphyranthum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acanthophyllum xanthoporphyranthum?
Acanthophyllum xanthoporphyranthum
What is the common name of Acanthophyllum xanthoporphyranthum?
Yellow-flowered Needle Grass
What is the growth habit of Acanthophyllum xanthoporphyranthum?
Acanthophyllum xanthoporphyranthum is an evergreen, perennial grass with a clumping habit.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2615138: Based on the initial data import
Per Erland Berg Wendelbo (1927-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wendelbo' in the authors string.
Ian Charleson Hedge (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedge' in the authors string.