Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
transhyrcana
ID:
645311

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Preobr.) Rech.f. & Schiman-Czeika

Source:
cmp

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 163: 335 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644643

Common Names

  • Diaphanoptera transhyrcana
  • Transhyrcan Diaphanoptera
  • Transhyrcan Diaphanopterum

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Description

Diaphanoptera transhyrcana (also called Trans-Hyrcanian 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 transhyrcana 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 transhyrcana 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 transhyrcana 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 transhyrcana

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

Diaphanoptera transhyrcana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diaphanoptera transhyrcana?

Diaphanoptera transhyrcana

What type of plant is Diaphanoptera transhyrcana?

It is a species of fern

Where is Diaphanoptera transhyrcana found?

It is found in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan

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-2765282: Based on the initial data import
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
Grigory A. Preobraschensky (1892-1919): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Preobr.' in the authors string.
Helene Schiman-Czeika (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schiman-Czeika' in the authors string.