Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
steyermarkii
ID:
514001

Status:
valid

Authors:
(T.Koyama) T.Koyama

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 23: 88 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513333



Common Names

  • Steyermarkii Spurge
  • Steyermarkii Rhynchocladium
  • Steyermarkii Glaucous


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Description

Rhynchocladium steyermarkii (also called Steyermark's Prickly-thistle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Plumbaginaceae. It is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with narrow, grey-green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to the Middle East, from Iran to Afghanistan, and grows in rocky, dry areas.

Uses & Benefits

Rhynchocladium steyermarkii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is a low-maintenance plant and can be used to create a natural look in a garden. It can also be used as a ground cover plant and can be used to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhynchocladium steyermarkii has small, white, star-shaped flowers and small, shiny, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhynchocladium steyermarkii is an evergreen perennial plant that is native to India. It grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or by seed in early spring. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Rhynchocladium steyermarkii

Rhynchocladium steyermarkii is native to the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and the Middle East. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, often in full sun.

Rhynchocladium steyermarkii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhynchocladium steyermarkii?

Rhynchocladium steyermarkii

What are the common names of Rhynchocladium steyermarkii?

Steyermark's Rhynchocladium, or Steyermark's Thrift

What is the natural habitat of Rhynchocladium steyermarkii?

It is native to the mountains of the Caucasus, Turkey, and Iran

Species in the Rhynchocladium genus

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Tetsuo Michael Koyama (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Koyama' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:219988-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].