Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
antoninae
ID:
645318

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pobed.) Kit Tan

Source:
cmp

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 40: 221 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644650



Common Names

  • Diarthron antoninae
  • Antonina's Diarthron
  • Antonina's Diarthrum


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Description

Diarthron antoninae (also called Antonina's 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 antoninae 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 antoninae 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Diarthron antoninae 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 antoninae

Diarthron antoninae can be found in the Caucasus region, from Armenia to Azerbaijan.

Diarthron antoninae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diarthron antoninae?

Diarthron antoninae

What type of plant is Diarthron antoninae?

It is a species of fern

Where is Diarthron antoninae found?

It is found in Russia and Kazakhstan

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2765293: Based on the initial data import
Yevgenia Pobedimova (1898-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pobed.' in the authors string.
Kit Tan (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit Tan' in the authors string.