Calligonum aphyllum
Calligonum aphyllum
- Native to:
- China, Kazakhstan, North Caucasus, Russia, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
Alexandra Kaganova (www.inaturalist.org),Alexandra Kaganova (www.inaturalist.org),Avustfel,Botaniske forening i København,United States. Department of Agriculture United States. Bureau of Plant Industry,Chikhachev, P. A. (Petr Aleksandrovich), 1808-1890,United States. Bureau of Plant Industry,Pursh, Frederick, 1774-1820 Lubrecht, Harry, 1908-1997, donor. DSI Hitchcock, A. S. (Albert Spear), 1865-1935, donor. DSI Chase, Agnes, 1869-1963, donor. DSI Smith, John Donnell, 1829-1928, donor. DSI Tully, William, 1785-1859, former owner. DSI Parke, Da,Pursh, Frederick, 1774-1820 Lubrecht, Harry, 1908-1997, donor. DSI Hitchcock, A. S. (Albert Spear), 1865-1935, donor. DSI Chase, Agnes, 1869-1963, donor. DSI Smith, John Donnell, 1829-1928, donor. DSI Tully, William, 1785-1859, former owner. DSI Parke, Da,Pursh, Frederick, 1774-1820,Pursh, Frederick,
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Polygonaceae
- Genus:
- Calligonum
- Species:
- Calligonum aphyllum
- USDA Symbol:
- CAAP8
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- small mammals, birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 7.0 - 8.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- adapted to arid desert conditions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best with moderate temperatures after cold stratification. Light may enhance germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI