Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.P.Khokhr.) N.S.Pavlova
Source:
cmp
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Sosud. Rast. Sovet. Dal'nego Vostoka 8: 55 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000670847
Common Names
- Yakut Eremogone
- Yakutian Eremogone
- Yakut Sandwort
Synonyms
- Arenaria jakutorum A.P.Khokhr. [unknown]
Description
Eremogone jakutorum (also called Jakutian Sandwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas, Central Asia, and the mountains of China. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in alpine meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Eremogone jakutorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eremogone jakutorum is white to pinkish, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have two pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eremogone jakutorum is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, sandy soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in the spring. Division can also be done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Eremogone jakutorum
Eremogone jakutorum can be found in Siberia, Russia.
Eremogone jakutorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eremogone jakutorum?
Eremogone jakutorum
What is the common name of Eremogone jakutorum?
Jakutian Eremogone
What is the natural habitat of Eremogone jakutorum?
Dry hillsides and rocky slopes
Species in the Eremogone genus
Eremogone cliftonii,
Eremogone aberrans,
Eremogone acerosa,
Eremogone acicularis,
Eremogone aculeata,
Eremogone acutisepala,
Eremogone androsacea,
Eremogone angustisepala,
Eremogone armeniaca,
Eremogone asiatica,
Eremogone biebersteinii,
Eremogone blepharophylla,
Eremogone brachypetala,
Eremogone calcicola,
Eremogone capillaris,
Eremogone caricifolia,
Eremogone cephalotes,
Eremogone congesta,
Eremogone cucubaloides,
Eremogone davisii,
Eremogone dianthoides,
Eremogone drypidea,
Eremogone eastwoodiae,
Eremogone fendleri,
Eremogone ferganica,
Eremogone ferrisiae,
Eremogone franklinii,
Eremogone glaucescens,
Eremogone globuliflora,
Eremogone graminea,
Eremogone griffithii,
Eremogone gypsophiloides,
Eremogone holostea,
Eremogone hookeri,
Eremogone insignis,
Eremogone isaurica,
Eremogone jakutorum,
Eremogone juncea,
Eremogone kingii,
Eremogone koelzii,
Eremogone ladyginae,
Eremogone ledebouriana,
Eremogone litwinowii,
Eremogone longifolia,
Eremogone lychnidea,
Eremogone macradenia,
Eremogone macrantha,
Eremogone meyeri,
Eremogone mongholica,
Eremogone multiflora,
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,