Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
kobalanthum
ID:
1292963

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mattf.

Source:
tro

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 36: 274. 1934

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292301



Common Names

  • Pycnophyllum kobalanthum
  • Kobalanth Pycnophyllum
  • Kobalanth Pycnophylla


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Description

Pycnophyllum kobalanthum (also called 'Kobalan Pycnophyllum', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus and Central Asia. It has a creeping stem, with small, white, star-shaped flowers and ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Pycnophyllum kobalanthum has been used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, as an antiseptic, and as an anti-inflammatory. It has also been used to treat fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pycnophyllum kobalanthum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pycnophyllum kobalanthum is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or cuttings. It is also possible to propagate the plant from seed.

Where to Find Pycnophyllum kobalanthum

Pycnophyllum kobalanthum is found in the mountains of the western Himalayas, in India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and China.

Pycnophyllum kobalanthum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pycnophyllum kobalanthum?

Pycnophyllum kobalanthum

What type of plant is Pycnophyllum kobalanthum?

Herb

Where is Pycnophyllum kobalanthum found?

India

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,

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