Status:
valid
Authors:
Lincz.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Trudy Tadzhikistansk. Bazy 8: 595 (1938 publ. 1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000599170
Common Names
- Chaetolimon limbatum
- Limbate Chaetolimon
- Limbate False Nettle
Description
Chaetolimon limbatum (also called Limbate Chaetolimon, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is characterized by its small, white flowers and linear leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Chaetolimon limbatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various skin and respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chaetolimon limbatum has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chaetolimon limbatum can be propagated by seed, division or cuttings. It prefers a sunny spot in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Chaetolimon limbatum
Chaetolimon limbatum is found in tropical Africa.
Chaetolimon limbatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chaetolimon limbatum?
Chaetolimon limbatum
What is the common name of Chaetolimon limbatum?
Limbate Chaetolimon
Where is Chaetolimon limbatum found?
Bolivia
Species in the Chaetolimon genus
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,