Status:
valid
Authors:
(Fisch. & C.A.Mey. ex Kar. & Kir.) C.A.Mey.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Bull. Cl. Phys.-Math. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg 1: 355 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644672
Common Names
- Diarthron vesiculosum
- Vesicular Diarthron
- Vesicular Diarthrum
Synonyms
- Passerina vesiculosa Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
- Diarthron carinatum Jaub. & Spach [unknown]
- Passerina costata Griff. [unknown]
- Passerina vesiculosa Fisch. & C.A.Mey. ex Kar. & Kir. [deprecated]
Description
Diarthron vesiculosum (also called Vesicular sand grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to Central Asia. It grows in sandy soils and is often found in dry, disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Diarthron vesiculosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders, and as a food source.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Diarthron vesiculosum var. undulatum M.Nobis, A.Nobis, A.Nowak & S.M.Nowak
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Diarthron vesiculosum has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diarthron vesiculosum is a perennial plant in the Caryophyllaceae family. It is native to Turkey and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and then transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Diarthron vesiculosum
Diarthron vesiculosum is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
Diarthron vesiculosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diarthron vesiculosum?
Diarthron vesiculosum
What type of plant is Diarthron vesiculosum?
It is a species of fern
Where is Diarthron vesiculosum found?
It is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal
Species in the Diarthron genus
Diarthron altaica,
Diarthron antoninae,
Diarthron arenaria,
Diarthron caucasica,
Diarthron iranica,
Diarthron issykkulensis,
Diarthron lessertii,
Diarthron linearifolia,
Diarthron linifolium,
Diarthron macrorhachis,
Diarthron magakjanii,
Diarthron tarbagataica,
Diarthron tianschanica,
Diarthron turkmenorum,
Diarthron vesiculosum,
Diarthron altaicum,
Species in the Thymelaeaceae family
Aetoxylon sympetalum,
Amyxa pluricornis,
Aquilaria apiculata,
Aquilaria baillonii,
Aquilaria banaense,
Aquilaria beccariana,
Aquilaria brachyantha,
Aquilaria citrinicarpa,
Aquilaria crassna,
Aquilaria cumingiana,
Aquilaria decemcostata,
Aquilaria filaria,
Aquilaria hirta,
Aquilaria khasiana,
Aquilaria microcarpa,
Aquilaria parvifolia,
Aquilaria rostrata,
Aquilaria rugosa,
Aquilaria sinensis,
Aquilaria subintegra,
Aquilaria urdanetensis,
Aquilaria yunnanensis,
Aquilaria malaccensis,
Aquilaria banaensis,
Arnhemia cryptantha,
Atemnosiphon coriaceus,
Craterosiphon beniensis,
Craterosiphon devredii,
Craterosiphon louisii,
Craterosiphon micranthum,
Craterosiphon montanus,
Craterosiphon pseudoscandens,
Craterosiphon quarrei,
Craterosiphon scandens,
Craterosiphon schmitzii,
Craterosiphon soyauxii,
Craterosiphon beniense,
Dais cotinifolia,
Dais glaucescens,
Daphne wolongensis,
Daphne hekouensis,
Daphne acutiloba,
Daphne alpina,
Daphne altaica,
Daphne arbuscula,
Daphne arisanensis,
Daphne aurantiaca,
Daphne axillaris,
Daphne bholua,
Daphne blagayana,