Status:
valid
Authors:
Rech.f. & Schiman-Czeika
Source:
cmp
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 163: 334 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644642
Common Names
- Diaphanoptera stenocalycina
- Stenocalycine Diaphanoptera
- Stenocalycine Diaphanopterum
Description
Diaphanoptera stenocalycina (also called Steno-calic 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 stenocalycina 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 stenocalycina has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have narrow, linear leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diaphanoptera stenocalycina 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 stenocalycina
Diaphanoptera stenocalycina can be found in the Caucasus region, from Armenia to Azerbaijan.
Diaphanoptera stenocalycina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diaphanoptera stenocalycina?
Diaphanoptera stenocalycina
What type of plant is Diaphanoptera stenocalycina?
It is a species of fern
Where is Diaphanoptera stenocalycina 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,