Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
khorasanica
ID:
645307

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 48: 42 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644639

Common Names

  • Diaphanoptera khorasanica
  • Khorasan Diaphanoptera
  • Khorasan Diaphanopterum

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Description

Diaphanoptera khorasanica (also called Khorasan sand grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to Afghanistan, Iran, and Turkmenistan. It grows in sandy soils and is often found in dry, disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Diaphanoptera khorasanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diaphanoptera khorasanica 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Diaphanoptera khorasanica 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 khorasanica

Diaphanoptera khorasanica can be found in Iran and Afghanistan.

Diaphanoptera khorasanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diaphanoptera khorasanica?

Diaphanoptera khorasanica

What type of plant is Diaphanoptera khorasanica?

It is a species of fern

Where is Diaphanoptera khorasanica found?

It is found in Iran

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,

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