Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
lindbergii
ID:
645309

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hedge & Wendelbo

Source:
cmp

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Årbok Univ. Bergen, Mat.-Naturvitensk. Ser. 18: 18 (1963 publ. 1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644641

Common Names

  • Diaphanoptera lindbergii
  • Lindberg's Diaphanoptera
  • Lindberg's Diaphanopterum

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Description

Diaphanoptera lindbergii (also called Lindberg's 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 lindbergii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diaphanoptera lindbergii 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 lindbergii 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 lindbergii

Diaphanoptera lindbergii can be found in the Caucasus region, from Armenia to Azerbaijan.

Diaphanoptera lindbergii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diaphanoptera lindbergii?

Diaphanoptera lindbergii

What type of plant is Diaphanoptera lindbergii?

It is a species of fern

Where is Diaphanoptera lindbergii found?

It is found in Russia, Kazakhstan, and China

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-2765280: 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.