Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
obtusum
ID:
581138

Status:
valid

Authors:
Litv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Muz. Imp. Akad. Nauk 11: 56 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000580470



Common Names

  • Obtusum Calligonum
  • Obtusum Buckwheat
  • Obtusum Calligonum


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Description

Calligonum obtusum (also called Obtuse Calligonum, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that is native to Central Asia and the Caucasus region. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is tolerant of drought and heat. It has small, yellow-green flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Calligonum obtusum is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for making rope, baskets, and other crafts.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calligonum obtusum is a small, yellowish-white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calligonum obtusum is a shrub that grows in dry, sandy soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Calligonum obtusum

Calligonum obtusum is native to the Caucasus and Central Asia. It can be found in dry, rocky soils and open grasslands.

Calligonum obtusum FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Calligonum obtusum?

Calligonum obtusum is native to Central Asia.

What type of soil does Calligonum obtusum prefer?

Calligonum obtusum prefers well-draining, sandy soil.

What is the ideal temperature for Calligonum obtusum?

Calligonum obtusum prefers temperatures between 60-85°F (15-29°C).

Species in the Calligonum genus

Calligonum acanthopterum, Calligonum aciferum, Calligonum aculeatum, Calligonum aequilaterale, Calligonum alaschanicum, Calligonum alatiforme, Calligonum alatum, Calligonum amoenum, Calligonum androssowii, Calligonum aphyllum, Calligonum aralense, Calligonum arborescens, Calligonum azel, Calligonum babakianum, Calligonum bakuense, Calligonum barsukiense, Calligonum batiola, Calligonum borsczowii, Calligonum bubyri, Calligonum bucocladum, Calligonum bungei, Calligonum bykovii, Calligonum calcareum, Calligonum calvescens, Calligonum cancellatum, Calligonum caput-medusae, Calligonum cartilagineum, Calligonum chinense, Calligonum colubrinum, Calligonum commune, Calligonum comosum, Calligonum compactum, Calligonum conuivena, Calligonum cordatum, Calligonum cordiforme, Calligonum cordipterum, Calligonum coriaceum, Calligonum crinitum, Calligonum crispatum, Calligonum cristatum, Calligonum densiforme, Calligonum densum, Calligonum denticulatum, Calligonum dissectum, Calligonum diversiforme, Calligonum drobovii, Calligonum dubianskyi, Calligonum durum, Calligonum ebinuricum, Calligonum elatum,

Species in the Polygonaceae family

Acanthoscyphus parishii, Afrobrunnichia africana, Afrobrunnichia erecta, Antigonon flavescens, Antigonon guatimalense, Antigonon leptopus, Aristocapsa insignis, Atraphaxis intricata, Atraphaxis angustifolia, Atraphaxis aucheri, Atraphaxis avenia, Atraphaxis badghysi, Atraphaxis billardieri, Atraphaxis bracteata, Atraphaxis canescens, Atraphaxis caucasica, Atraphaxis compacta, Atraphaxis daghestanica, Atraphaxis decipiens, Atraphaxis frutescens, Atraphaxis grandiflora, Atraphaxis irtyschensis, Atraphaxis karataviensis, Atraphaxis kopetdagensis, Atraphaxis laetevirens, Atraphaxis macrocarpa, Atraphaxis manshurica, Atraphaxis muschketowii, Atraphaxis pungens, Atraphaxis pyrifolia, Atraphaxis rodinii, Atraphaxis seravschanica, Atraphaxis spinosa, Atraphaxis suaedifolia, Atraphaxis teretifolia, Atraphaxis virgata, Atraphaxis arianum, Atraphaxis atraphaxiforme, Atraphaxis toktogulicum, Brunnichia ovata, Calligonum acanthopterum, Calligonum aciferum, Calligonum aculeatum, Calligonum aequilaterale, Calligonum alaschanicum, Calligonum alatiforme, Calligonum alatum, Calligonum amoenum, Calligonum androssowii, Calligonum aphyllum,

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