Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
elatior
ID:
533445

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.A.Mey.) Schischk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Fl. Sibir. Occ. 4: 961 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000532777

Common Names

  • Erect Anabasis
  • Erect Saltbush
  • Erect Greasewood

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Synonyms

  • Anabasis intermedia Moq. [unknown]
  • Anabasis korovinii Iljin ex A.N.Vassiljeva [unknown]
  • Anabasis phyllophora Kar. & Kir. [unknown]
  • Anabasis subulifolia C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Brachylepis elatior C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Brachylepis eriopoda Schrenk [unknown]
  • Brachylepis intermedia Kar. & Kir. [unknown]
  • Anabasis korovinii Iljin [unknown]

Description

Anabasis elatior (also called Tall anabasis, among many other common names) is an annual, succulent plant with a white stem and small, yellow flowers. It is native to the Middle East and Central Asia and grows in sandy, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Anabasis elatior has been used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold. It is also used as a diuretic and as a digestive aid. It has been used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anabasis elatior 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 elatior 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 elatior

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

Anabasis elatior FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anabasis elatior?

Anabasis elatior

What is the common name of Anabasis elatior?

Tall Saltbush

What is the distribution of Anabasis elatior?

Eastern Australia

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-2635637: 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.
Boris K. Schischkin (1886-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schischk.' in the authors string.