Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
limbatum
ID:
599838

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


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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.

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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 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,

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