Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
kuriensis
ID:
713401

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Radcl.-Sm.) Petruss. & Thulin

Source:
cmp

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 53: 20 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000712734



Common Names

  • Gymnocarpos kuriensis
  • Kuriensis Silver Carpet
  • Kuriensis Silver-Carpet


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Description

Gymnocarpos kuriensis (also called Kuria boxthorn, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 3 m tall. It is native to the Arabian Peninsula, growing in dry open habitats, such as scrub, woodland, and grassland.

Uses & Benefits

Gymnocarpos kuriensis has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gymnocarpos kuriensis has white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gymnocarpos kuriensis is a small, perennial herb native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil lightly moist. For cuttings, take a cutting from the stem and let it dry out for a few days before planting it in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil lightly moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Gymnocarpos kuriensis

Gymnocarpos kuriensis can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.

Gymnocarpos kuriensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gymnocarpos kuriensis?

Gymnocarpos kuriensis

What is the common name of Gymnocarpos kuriensis?

Kurian Gymnocarpos

What is the growth habit of Gymnocarpos kuriensis?

It is a low-growing, clump-forming perennial with small, silver-grey leaves.

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-2835895: Based on the initial data import
Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.
Alan Radcliffe-Smith (1938-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radcl.-Sm.' in the authors string.
Louise Petrusson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Petruss.' in the authors string.