Status:
valid
Authors:
Kotschy
Source:
cmp
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 1: 533 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537555
Common Names
- Ankyropetalum arsusianum
- Arsusian Ankyropetalum
- Arsusian Joint-fir
Synonyms
- Gypsophila arsusiana Williams [unknown]
Description
Ankyropetalum arsusianum (also called Arsusian Ankyropetalum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a soft stem and long, narrow leaves. It is native to North America and is usually found in wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ankyropetalum arsusianum is a popular ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and borders. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and produces small, white flowers in the spring. It is also used as a ground cover and can be used to control erosion on slopes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ankyropetalum arsusianum is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ankyropetalum arsusianum is a species of flowering plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate salt spray.
Where to Find Ankyropetalum arsusianum
Ankyropetalum arsusianum can be found in the Caucasus region of Eurasia.
Ankyropetalum arsusianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ankyropetalum arsusianum?
Ankyropetalum arsusianum
What is the common name of Ankyropetalum arsusianum?
Arsusian Ankyropetalum
What is the natural habitat of Ankyropetalum arsusianum?
Dry, sandy or rocky soils in tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Ankyropetalum genus
Species in the Caryophyllaceae family
Acanthophyllum acerosum,
Acanthophyllum aculeatum,
Acanthophyllum adenophorum,
Acanthophyllum albidum,
Acanthophyllum andarabicum,
Acanthophyllum andersenii,
Acanthophyllum anisocladum,
Acanthophyllum bilobum,
Acanthophyllum bracteatum,
Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum,
Acanthophyllum caespitosum,
Acanthophyllum coloratum,
Acanthophyllum crassifolium,
Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium,
Acanthophyllum diezianum,
Acanthophyllum elatius,
Acanthophyllum fissicalyx,
Acanthophyllum glandulosum,
Acanthophyllum gracile,
Acanthophyllum grandiflorum,
Acanthophyllum kabulicum,
Acanthophyllum kandaharicum,
Acanthophyllum knorringianum,
Acanthophyllum korolkowii,
Acanthophyllum korshinskyi,
Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii,
Acanthophyllum lamondiae,
Acanthophyllum laxiflorum,
Acanthophyllum laxiusculum,
Acanthophyllum lilacinum,
Acanthophyllum longicalyx,
Acanthophyllum macrodon,
Acanthophyllum maimanense,
Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum,
Acanthophyllum mucronatum,
Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum,
Acanthophyllum pachycephalum,
Acanthophyllum pachystegium,
Acanthophyllum pleiostegium,
Acanthophyllum popovii,
Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum,
Acanthophyllum pulchrum,
Acanthophyllum pungens,
Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum,
Acanthophyllum recurvum,
Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum,
Acanthophyllum scapiflorum,
Acanthophyllum schugnanicum,
Acanthophyllum sordidum,
Acanthophyllum speciosum,