Status:
valid
Authors:
Pavlov
Source:
cmp
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 33: 152 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000580539
Common Names
- Calligonum turbineum
- Turbineum Calligonum
- Turbineum Buckwheat
Synonyms
- Calligonum flavidum iliensis Trautv. [unknown]
Description
Calligonum turbineum (also called Turbine-wheeled Calligonum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Polygonaceae family. It is native to Central Asia, the Middle East, and South Asia. It grows in dry and semi-arid climates, in deserts, and on rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Calligonum turbineum is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used to treat fever, cough, and sore throat.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calligonum turbineum is small and yellow. The seed is small and black. The seedling is a small, green shoot.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calligonum turbineum is an evergreen shrub that grows to about 1.5 m (5 ft) tall. It is native to Central Asia and the Caucasus. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Calligonum turbineum
Calligonum turbineum is native to Central Asia and parts of the Middle East. It can be found in dry, sandy areas and is often used as an ornamental plant.
Calligonum turbineum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calligonum turbineum?
Calligonum turbineum
What is the family of Calligonum turbineum?
Polygonaceae
What is the common name of Calligonum turbineum?
Turbine 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,