Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
aretioides
ID:
533421

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moq. & Coss. ex Bunge

Source:
cmp

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint Pétersbourg, Sér. 7 , 4: 35 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000532753

Common Names

  • Aretioid Anabasis
  • Aretioid Saltbush
  • Aretioid Greasewood

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Synonyms

  • Fredolia aretioides (Moq. & Coss. ex Bunge) Ulbr. [unknown]

Description

Anabasis aretioides (also called Aretioid Anabasis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Chenopodiaceae. It is an annual or perennial herb with a creeping rhizome, growing up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Australia, where it is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Anabasis aretioides is used for erosion control, as an ornamental plant, and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anabasis aretioides has small, yellow, star-shaped flowers that grow in clusters. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have narrow, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anabasis aretioides is a hardy, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall. Once established, it requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Anabasis aretioides

Anabasis aretioides can be found in the Middle East, including Iraq, Iran, and Syria.

Anabasis aretioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anabasis aretioides?

Anabasis aretioides

What is the common name of Anabasis aretioides?

Aretioides anabasis

What is the natural habitat of Anabasis aretioides?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2635615: Based on the initial data import
Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.
Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.
Christian Horace Benedict Alfred Moquin-Tandon (1804-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moq.' in the authors string.