Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
leucocladum
ID:
581114

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
cmp

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Beitr. Fl. Russl. : 309 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000580446

Common Names

  • Calligonum Leucocladum
  • Leucocladum Calligonum
  • White-Stemmed Calligonum

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Synonyms

  • Pterococcus aphyllus Kar. & Kir. [unknown]
  • Pterococcus leucocladus Schrenk [unknown]
  • Calligonum anfractuosum Bunge [unknown]
  • Calligonum leucocladum flexuoasus Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Calligonum leucocladum strictum Bodenb. [unknown]
  • Calligonum alatiforme roseum Soskov [unknown]
  • Calligonum lanciculatum Pavlov [unknown]
  • Calligonum quadripterum Korov. ex Pavl. [unknown]
  • Calligonum uzunachmatense Tkatsch. [unknown]

Description

Calligonum leucocladum (also called 'White-Branching Calligonum', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central Asia. It has small, green leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, arid regions, often in rocky or sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Calligonum leucocladum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a shade tree. It is also used for soil stabilization and as a windbreak.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Calligonum leucocladum sub. elegans (Drob.) Soskov

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calligonum leucocladum is a small, yellow flower with four petals and a yellow center. The seed of Calligonum leucocladum is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Calligonum leucocladum are small and thin, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calligonum leucocladum is a shrub that grows in dry, sandy soils. It is propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Layering can be done in spring or summer by burying a branch in the soil and allowing it to take root. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Calligonum leucocladum

Calligonum leucocladum is found in Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.

Calligonum leucocladum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calligonum leucocladum?

Calligonum leucocladum

What is the common name of Calligonum leucocladum?

Leucoclad Calligonum

What is the natural habitat of Calligonum leucocladum?

Deserts and dry steppes

Species in the Calligonum genus

Calligonum acanthopterum, Calligonum aciferum, Calligonum aculeatum, Calligonum aequilaterale, Calligonum alaschanicum, Calligonum alatiforme, Calligonum alatum, Calligonum amoenum, Calligonum androssowii, Calligonum aphyllum, Calligonum aralense, Calligonum arborescens, Calligonum azel, Calligonum babakianum, Calligonum bakuense, Calligonum barsukiense, Calligonum batiola, Calligonum borsczowii, Calligonum bubyri, Calligonum bucocladum, Calligonum bungei, Calligonum bykovii, Calligonum calcareum, Calligonum calvescens, Calligonum cancellatum, Calligonum caput-medusae, Calligonum cartilagineum, Calligonum chinense, Calligonum colubrinum, Calligonum commune, Calligonum comosum, Calligonum compactum, Calligonum conuivena, Calligonum cordatum, Calligonum cordiforme, Calligonum cordipterum, Calligonum coriaceum, Calligonum crinitum, Calligonum crispatum, Calligonum cristatum, Calligonum densiforme, Calligonum densum, Calligonum denticulatum, Calligonum dissectum, Calligonum diversiforme, Calligonum drobovii, Calligonum dubianskyi, Calligonum durum, Calligonum ebinuricum, Calligonum elatum,

Species in the Polygonaceae family

Acanthoscyphus parishii, Afrobrunnichia africana, Afrobrunnichia erecta, Antigonon flavescens, Antigonon guatimalense, Antigonon leptopus, Aristocapsa insignis, Atraphaxis intricata, Atraphaxis angustifolia, Atraphaxis aucheri, Atraphaxis avenia, Atraphaxis badghysi, Atraphaxis billardieri, Atraphaxis bracteata, Atraphaxis canescens, Atraphaxis caucasica, Atraphaxis compacta, Atraphaxis daghestanica, Atraphaxis decipiens, Atraphaxis frutescens, Atraphaxis grandiflora, Atraphaxis irtyschensis, Atraphaxis karataviensis, Atraphaxis kopetdagensis, Atraphaxis laetevirens, Atraphaxis macrocarpa, Atraphaxis manshurica, Atraphaxis muschketowii, Atraphaxis pungens, Atraphaxis pyrifolia, Atraphaxis rodinii, Atraphaxis seravschanica, Atraphaxis spinosa, Atraphaxis suaedifolia, Atraphaxis teretifolia, Atraphaxis virgata, Atraphaxis arianum, Atraphaxis atraphaxiforme, Atraphaxis toktogulicum, Brunnichia ovata, Calligonum acanthopterum, Calligonum aciferum, Calligonum aculeatum, Calligonum aequilaterale, Calligonum alaschanicum, Calligonum alatiforme, Calligonum alatum, Calligonum amoenum, Calligonum androssowii, Calligonum aphyllum,

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