Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
spicatus
ID:
487720

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) Nevski

Source:
cmp

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Inst. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R., Ser. 1, Fl. Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 4: 314 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487052



Common Names

  • Psylliostachys spicatus
  • Psylliostachys Spicatus
  • Spicatus Psylliostachys


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Synonyms

  • Limonium spicatum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Statice spicata Willd. [unknown]

Description

Psylliostachys spicatus (also called Spiked Psylliostachys, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Psylliostachys spicatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive issues, headaches, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psylliostachys spicatus has small, yellowish-white flowers. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are thin and long, with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psylliostachys spicatus is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 24 inches (60 cm) tall and spreads up to 24 inches (60 cm) wide. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, acidic soil. Propagate by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Psylliostachys spicatus

Psylliostachys spicatus is native to Central Asia and can be found growing in dry, grassy areas.

Psylliostachys spicatus FAQ

What is the common name of Psylliostachys spicatus?

Spiked Psyllium

What is the growth habit of Psylliostachys spicatus?

It is an annual herb with a prostrate or ascending growth habit.

What is the native range of Psylliostachys spicatus?

It is native to the Mediterranean region and western Asia.

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-2570420: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Sergéi Nevski (1908-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nevski' in the authors string.