Anabasis brevifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevifolia
ID:
533430
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.A.Mey.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1829
Citation Micro:
Fl. Altaic. 1: 377 (1829)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000532762
Common Names
- Short-leaved Anabasis
- Short-leaved Saltbush
- Short-leaved Greasewood
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- Anabasis abolinii Iljin [unknown]
- Anabasis affinis C.A.Mey. [unknown]
Description
Anabasis brevifolia (also called Short-leaved Anabasis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to dry regions of the Mediterranean, Middle East and Central Asia. It grows in dry grasslands, steppes and deserts.
Uses & Benefits
Anabasis brevifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anabasis brevifolia 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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Anabasis brevifolia 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 brevifolia
Anabasis brevifolia can be found in the Middle East, from Turkey to Iran and Afghanistan.
Anabasis brevifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anabasis brevifolia?
Anabasis brevifolia
What is the common name of Anabasis brevifolia?
Brevifolia anabasis
What is the natural habitat of Anabasis brevifolia?
Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands
Species in the Anabasis genus
Anabasis al-rawii, Anabasis aphylla, Anabasis aretioides, Anabasis articulata, Anabasis brachiata, Anabasis brevifolia, Anabasis calcarea, Anabasis cretacea, Anabasis ebracteolata, Anabasis ehrenbergii, Anabasis elatior, Anabasis eriopoda, Anabasis eugeniae, Anabasis ferganica, Anabasis gypsicola, Anabasis haussknechtii, Anabasis jaxartica, Anabasis lachnantha, Anabasis macroptera, Anabasis oropediorum, Anabasis pelliotii, Anabasis prostrata, Anabasis salsa, Anabasis setifera, Anabasis syriaca, Anabasis truncata, Anabasis turgaica, Anabasis turkestanica,
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-2635623: Based on the initial data import
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.