Diarthron altaica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
altaica
ID:
645317
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Thiéb.-Bern. ex Pers.) Kit Tan
Source:
cmp
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 40: 219 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644649
Common Names
- Diarthron altaica
- Altai Diarthron
- Altai Diarthrum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diarthron altaica (also called Altai sand grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to Central Asia. It grows in sandy soils and is often found in dry, disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Diarthron altaica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders, and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diarthron altaica has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have narrow, linear leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diarthron altaica can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil in the spring or early summer. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into several sections and replanted in a light, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Diarthron altaica
Diarthron altaica can be found in the Caucasus region, from Armenia to Azerbaijan.
Diarthron altaica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diarthron altaica?
Diarthron altaica
What type of plant is Diarthron altaica?
It is a species of fern
Where is Diarthron altaica found?
It is found in Russia and Kazakhstan
Species in the Diarthron genus
Diarthron altaica, Diarthron antoninae, Diarthron arenaria, Diarthron caucasica, Diarthron iranica, Diarthron issykkulensis, Diarthron lessertii, Diarthron linearifolia, Diarthron linifolium, Diarthron macrorhachis, Diarthron magakjanii, Diarthron tarbagataica, Diarthron tianschanica, Diarthron turkmenorum, Diarthron vesiculosum, Diarthron altaicum,
Species in the Thymelaeaceae family
Aetoxylon sympetalum, Amyxa pluricornis, Aquilaria apiculata, Aquilaria baillonii, Aquilaria banaense, Aquilaria beccariana, Aquilaria brachyantha, Aquilaria citrinicarpa, Aquilaria crassna, Aquilaria cumingiana, Aquilaria decemcostata, Aquilaria filaria, Aquilaria hirta, Aquilaria khasiana, Aquilaria microcarpa, Aquilaria parvifolia, Aquilaria rostrata, Aquilaria rugosa, Aquilaria sinensis, Aquilaria subintegra, Aquilaria urdanetensis, Aquilaria yunnanensis, Aquilaria malaccensis, Aquilaria banaensis, Arnhemia cryptantha, Atemnosiphon coriaceus, Craterosiphon beniensis, Craterosiphon devredii, Craterosiphon louisii, Craterosiphon micranthum, Craterosiphon montanus, Craterosiphon pseudoscandens, Craterosiphon quarrei, Craterosiphon scandens, Craterosiphon schmitzii, Craterosiphon soyauxii, Craterosiphon beniense, Dais cotinifolia, Dais glaucescens, Daphne wolongensis, Daphne hekouensis, Daphne acutiloba, Daphne alpina, Daphne altaica, Daphne arbuscula, Daphne arisanensis, Daphne aurantiaca, Daphne axillaris, Daphne bholua, Daphne blagayana,
References
Christiaan Hendrik Persoon (1761-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pers.' in the authors string.
Kit Tan (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit Tan' in the authors string.
Arsène Thiébaut de Berneaud (1777-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thiéb.-Bern.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:910523-1: Based on the initial data import