Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pobed.) Kit Tan
Source:
cmp
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 40: 220 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644668
Common Names
- Diarthron tianschanica
- Tien Shan Diarthron
- Tien Shan Diarthrum
Synonyms
- Stelleropsis tianschanica Pobed. [unknown]
- Stelleropsis altaica tianschanica (Pobed.) Kamelin [unknown]
Description
Diarthron tianschanica (also called Tien Shan 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 tianschanica 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
Flower: Diarthron tianschanica has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diarthron tianschanica 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 tianschanica
Diarthron tianschanica is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
Diarthron tianschanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diarthron tianschanica?
Diarthron tianschanica
What type of plant is Diarthron tianschanica?
It is a species of fern
Where is Diarthron tianschanica found?
It is found in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
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
Kit Tan (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit Tan' in the authors string.