Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
brachiata
ID:
533427

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. & C.A.Mey. ex Kar. & Kir.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou xv. (1842) 433.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000532759

Common Names

  • Brachiate Anabasis
  • Brachiate Saltbush
  • Brachiate Greasewood

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Synonyms

  • Anabasis cretacea C.A.Mey. ex Benge [unknown]
  • Anabasis undulata Iljin [unknown]

Description

Anabasis brachiata (also called Branched 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 brachiata is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anabasis brachiata 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 brachiata 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 brachiata

Anabasis brachiata can be found in the Middle East, from Turkey to Iran and Afghanistan.

Anabasis brachiata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anabasis brachiata?

Anabasis brachiata

What is the common name of Anabasis brachiata?

Brachiata anabasis

What is the natural habitat of Anabasis brachiata?

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-2635620: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
Grigori Karelin (1801-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kar.' in the authors string.
Ivan Petrovich Kirilov (1821-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kir.' in the authors string.