Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
physopterum
ID:
581158

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pavlov

Source:
cmp

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 33: 148 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000580490



Common Names

  • Calligonum physopterum
  • Physopterum Calligonum
  • Winged Calligonum


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Description

Calligonum physopterum (also called Physopterum 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 physopterum is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for making rope, baskets, and other crafts.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calligonum physopterum has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calligonum physopterum is an evergreen shrub that grows to about 1.5 m (5 ft) tall. It is native to Central Asia and the Caucasus. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Calligonum physopterum

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

Calligonum physopterum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calligonum physopterum?

Calligonum physopterum

What is the family of Calligonum physopterum?

Polygonaceae

What is the common name of Calligonum physopterum?

Winged Calligonum

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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