Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
parvum
ID:
581152

Status:
valid

Authors:
Godwinski

Source:
cmp

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Trudy Inst. Bot. Akad. Nauk Kazakhst. S.S.R. 11: 183 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000580484

Common Names

  • Calligonum parvum
  • Small Calligonum
  • Parvum Calligonum

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Description

Calligonum parvum (also called Parvum Calligonum, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that is native to Central Asia and the Caucasus region. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is tolerant of drought and heat. It has small, yellow-green flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Calligonum parvum is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for making rope, baskets, and other crafts.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calligonum parvum is a small, yellowish-white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calligonum parvum is a small evergreen shrub native to Central and South Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in partial shade. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers a warm, humid environment and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Calligonum parvum

Calligonum parvum is native to the Caucasus and Central Asia. It can be found in dry, rocky soils and open grasslands.

Calligonum parvum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calligonum parvum?

Calligonum parvum

What is the family of Calligonum parvum?

Polygonaceae

What is the common name of Calligonum parvum?

Small Calligonum

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,