Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
altaicum
ID:
713478

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pall.) Spach

Source:
cmp

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Vég. 8: 67 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000712811

Common Names

  • Gymnospermium
  • Chinese Evergreen
  • Chinese Elm

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Description

Gymnospermium altaicum (also called Altai boxthorn, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 3 m tall. It is native to the southeastern Russia, growing in dry open habitats, such as scrub, woodland, and grassland.

Uses & Benefits

Gymnospermium altaicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gymnospermium altaicum has small, white, star-shaped flowers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small, dark green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gymnospermium altaicum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. It can be pruned to shape in late winter or early spring.

Where to Find Gymnospermium altaicum

Gymnospermium altaicum can be found in the mountains of Central Asia.

Gymnospermium altaicum FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Gymnospermium altaicum?

Gymnospermium altaicum is native to China.

What type of soil does Gymnospermium altaicum prefer?

Gymnospermium altaicum prefers well-draining, sandy soil.

How much water does Gymnospermium altaicum need?

Gymnospermium altaicum needs moderate amounts of water.

Species in the Berberidaceae family

Achlys californica, Achlys japonica, Achlys triphylla, Berberis jinshajiangensis, Berberis pingbaensis, Berberis pulangensis, Berberis actinacantha, Berberis acuminata, Berberis acuminata, Berberis acutinervia, Berberis aemulans, Berberis aetnensis, Berberis affinis, Berberis agapatensis, Berberis aggregata, Berberis agricola, Berberis ahrendtii, Berberis albicans, Berberis aldenhamensis, Berberis alpicola, Berberis amabilis, Berberis ambigua, Berberis ambrozyana, Berberis amoena, Berberis amplectens, Berberis amurensis, Berberis andeana, Berberis andreana, Berberis andrieuxii, Berberis angulosa, Berberis anhweiensis, Berberis annaemariae, Berberis approximata, Berberis aquifolium, Berberis argentinensis, Berberis arguta, Berberis arido-calida, Berberis aristata, Berberis aristato-serrulata, Berberis aristeguietae, Berberis aristulata, Berberis armata, Berberis asiatica, Berberis asmyana, Berberis assamana, Berberis atrocarpa, Berberis atroprasina, Berberis atroviridiana, Berberis aurahuacensis, Berberis baltistanica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2836000: Based on the initial data import
Peter Simon Pallas (1741-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pall.' in the authors string.
Édouard Spach (1801-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spach' in the authors string.