Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
magakjanii
ID:
645331

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sosn.) Kit Tan

Source:
cmp

Year:
1982

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644663



Common Names

  • Diarthron magakjanii
  • Magakjani's Diarthron
  • Magakjani's Diarthrum


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Synonyms

  • Stelleropsis magakjanii (Sosn.) Pobed. [unknown]
  • Stellera magakjanii Sosn. [unknown]

Description

Diarthron magakjanii (also called Magakjani'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 magakjanii 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 magakjanii has white flowers with yellow centres, small, dark brown seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diarthron magakjanii can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections and replanted in a light, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Diarthron magakjanii

Diarthron magakjanii is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Diarthron magakjanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diarthron magakjanii?

Diarthron magakjanii

What type of plant is Diarthron magakjanii?

It is a species of fern

Where is Diarthron magakjanii found?

It is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal

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-2765304: Based on the initial data import
Dmitrii Ivanovich Sosnowsky (1886-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sosn.' in the authors string.
Kit Tan (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit Tan' in the authors string.