Goniolimon sartorii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sartorii
ID:
707076
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 4: 67 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000706409
Common Names
- Goniolimon sartorii
- Sartorii Goniolimon
- Sartorii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Goniolimon sartorii (also called Globe Amaranth, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a bushy habit, with erect stems reaching up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are lanceolate and green in color, and its flowers are small and globular, in shades of pink, purple, and white. It prefers moist soils and is found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Uses & Benefits
Goniolimon sartorii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and coughs.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Goniolimon sartorii has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a long hypocotyl.
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Goniolimon sartorii is best propagated by division in spring. It is best grown in a sunny location in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Goniolimon sartorii
Goniolimon sartorii is native to the Mediterranean region.
Goniolimon sartorii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Goniolimon sartorii?
Goniolimon sartorii
What is the common name of Goniolimon sartorii?
Sartor's Goniolimon
What is the natural habitat of Goniolimon sartorii?
Dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and scrublands
Species in the Goniolimon genus
Goniolimon besserianum, Goniolimon callicomum, Goniolimon caucasicum, Goniolimon cuspidatum, Goniolimon dalmaticum, Goniolimon dshungaricum, Goniolimon elatum, Goniolimon eximium, Goniolimon glaberrimum, Goniolimon graminifolium, Goniolimon heldreichii, Goniolimon incanum, Goniolimon italicum, Goniolimon orthocladum, Goniolimon platypterum, Goniolimon rubellum, Goniolimon sartorii, Goniolimon sewerzowii, Goniolimon speciosum, Goniolimon tataricum,
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-2829604: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.