Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
altaicum
ID:
1255660

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thiéb.-Bern.) Kit Tan

Source:
tro

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 40: 219 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001254998



Common Names

  • Diarthron Altaicum
  • Altaic Diarthron
  • Altaic Wall Fern


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Description

Diarthron altaicum (also called Altai diarthron, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Altai Mountains in Central Asia. It grows in alpine and subalpine meadows, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Diarthron altaicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Diarthron altaicum are yellow-green, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diarthron altaicum is a small shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Diarthron altaicum should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Diarthron altaicum

Diarthron altaicum can be found in the Altai Mountains of Russia.

Diarthron altaicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diarthron altaicum?

Diarthron altaicum

What is the common name of Diarthron altaicum?

Altaic Diarthron

What is the natural habitat of Diarthron altaicum?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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

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