Acantholimon langaricum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
langaricum
ID:
514047
Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Fedtsch. & B.Fedtsch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (St. Petersburg) 1906: 194 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513379
Common Names
- Acantholimon Langaricum
- Langaricum Thistle
- Langaricum Prickly-thistle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acantholimon langaricum (also called 'Langar Thrift' and 'Langar Plume', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Eastern Mediterranean region. It has a woody base and linear leaves, and grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Acantholimon langaricum is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acantholimon langaricum has white flowers with a yellow centre and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acantholimon langaricum is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows up to 10 cm (4 in) tall and spreads by rhizomes. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Acantholimon langaricum
Acantholimon langaricum can be found in Afghanistan.
Acantholimon langaricum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acantholimon langaricum?
Acantholimon langaricum
What is the family of Acantholimon langaricum?
Plumbaginaceae
What is the native range of Acantholimon langaricum?
Turkey, Iran, Iraq, Syria
Species in the Acantholimon genus
Acantholimon ekimii, Acantholimon mobayenii, Acantholimon multiflorum, Acantholimon acanthobryum, Acantholimon acerosum, Acantholimon acmostegium, Acantholimon afanassievii, Acantholimon agropyroideum, Acantholimon ahangarensis, Acantholimon alaicum, Acantholimon alatavicum, Acantholimon alavae, Acantholimon albertii, Acantholimon albocalycinum, Acantholimon alexandri, Acantholimon alexeenkoanum, Acantholimon amoenum, Acantholimon anisophyllum, Acantholimon annae, Acantholimon antilibanoticum, Acantholimon anzobicum, Acantholimon araxanum, Acantholimon argyrostachyum, Acantholimon aristulatum, Acantholimon armenum, Acantholimon artosense, Acantholimon arundoscapum, Acantholimon aspadanum, Acantholimon asphodelinum, Acantholimon astragalinum, Acantholimon atrofuscum, Acantholimon atropatanum, Acantholimon auganum, Acantholimon aulieatense, Acantholimon austroiranicum, Acantholimon avanosicum, Acantholimon avenaceum, Acantholimon azizae, Acantholimon bakhtiaricum, Acantholimon balchanicum, Acantholimon bashkaleicum, Acantholimon birandii, Acantholimon blakelockii, Acantholimon blandum, Acantholimon bodeanum, Acantholimon bonesseae, Acantholimon borodinii, Acantholimon brachyphyllum, Acantholimon brachystachyum, Acantholimon bracteatum,
Species in the Plumbaginaceae family
Acantholimon ekimii, Acantholimon mobayenii, Acantholimon multiflorum, Acantholimon acanthobryum, Acantholimon acerosum, Acantholimon acmostegium, Acantholimon afanassievii, Acantholimon agropyroideum, Acantholimon ahangarensis, Acantholimon alaicum, Acantholimon alatavicum, Acantholimon alavae, Acantholimon albertii, Acantholimon albocalycinum, Acantholimon alexandri, Acantholimon alexeenkoanum, Acantholimon amoenum, Acantholimon anisophyllum, Acantholimon annae, Acantholimon antilibanoticum, Acantholimon anzobicum, Acantholimon araxanum, Acantholimon argyrostachyum, Acantholimon aristulatum, Acantholimon armenum, Acantholimon artosense, Acantholimon arundoscapum, Acantholimon aspadanum, Acantholimon asphodelinum, Acantholimon astragalinum, Acantholimon atrofuscum, Acantholimon atropatanum, Acantholimon auganum, Acantholimon aulieatense, Acantholimon austroiranicum, Acantholimon avanosicum, Acantholimon avenaceum, Acantholimon azizae, Acantholimon bakhtiaricum, Acantholimon balchanicum, Acantholimon bashkaleicum, Acantholimon birandii, Acantholimon blakelockii, Acantholimon blandum, Acantholimon bodeanum, Acantholimon bonesseae, Acantholimon borodinii, Acantholimon brachyphyllum, Acantholimon brachystachyum, Acantholimon bracteatum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2614795: Based on the initial data import
Olga Fédchenko (1845-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Fedtsch.' in the authors string.
Boris Fedtschenko (1872-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Fedtsch.' in the authors string.