Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
tenue
ID:
581200

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pavlov

Source:
cmp

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 33: 147 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000580532



Common Names

  • Calligonum tenue
  • Tenue Calligonum
  • Tenue Buckwheat


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Description

Calligonum tenue (also called 'Slender Calligonum', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 4 m tall. It is native to Central Asia and the Caucasus region, and grows in dry steppes, semi-deserts, and rocky slopes. It has grey-green, spiny branches and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Calligonum tenue is used for erosion control, as a windbreak, and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a source of fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calligonum tenue is small and yellow. The seed is small and black. The seedling is a small, green shoot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calligonum tenue 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 tenue

Calligonum tenue is native to Central Asia and parts of the Middle East. It can be found in dry, sandy areas and is often used as an ornamental plant.

Calligonum tenue FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calligonum tenue?

Calligonum tenue

What is the family of Calligonum tenue?

Polygonaceae

What is the common name of Calligonum tenue?

Slender 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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