Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
pseudacantholimon
ID:
671554

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bornm.) Holub

Source:
cmp

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 12: 426 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000670886



Common Names

  • Pseudacantholimon Eremogone
  • Eremogone Pseudacantholimon
  • Pseudacantholimon


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Synonyms

  • Arenaria pseudacantholimon Bornm. [unknown]
  • Bufonia caespitosa Hausskn. ex Bornm. [unknown]

Description

Eremogone pseudacantholimon (also called Pseudacantholimon Sandwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region, 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 pseudacantholimon 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 flowers of Eremogone pseudacantholimon are yellow-green in color and have a bell-shaped form. The seeds are small, black, and ovate in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eremogone pseudacantholimon is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to part shade. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Eremogone pseudacantholimon

Eremogone pseudacantholimon is native to South Africa and can be found in the provinces of Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and KwaZulu-Natal.

Eremogone pseudacantholimon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eremogone pseudacantholimon?

Eremogone pseudacantholimon

What is the common name of Eremogone pseudacantholimon?

False thistle sandwort

What type of plant is Eremogone pseudacantholimon?

Herbaceous perennial

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2792132: Based on the initial data import
Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
Joseph Friedrich Nicolaus Bornmüller (1862-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bornm.' in the authors string.