Diaphanoptera ekbergii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ekbergii
ID:
645306
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hedge & Wendelbo
Source:
cmp
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 31: 333 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644638
Common Names
- Diaphanoptera ekbergii
- Ekberg's Diaphanoptera
- Ekberg's Diaphanopterum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diaphanoptera ekbergii (also called Ekberg's sand grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan, and Turkmenistan. It grows in sandy soils and is often found in dry, disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Diaphanoptera ekbergii has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diaphanoptera ekbergii has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have narrow, linear leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diaphanoptera ekbergii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil in the spring or early summer. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into several sections and replanted in a light, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Diaphanoptera ekbergii
Diaphanoptera ekbergii can be found in the Himalayas and other parts of Asia.
Diaphanoptera ekbergii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diaphanoptera ekbergii?
Diaphanoptera ekbergii
What type of plant is Diaphanoptera ekbergii?
It is a species of fern
Where is Diaphanoptera ekbergii found?
It is found in Russia and Kazakhstan
Species in the Diaphanoptera genus
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-2765278: 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.