Anabasis gypsicola - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gypsicola
ID:
533455
Status:
valid
Authors:
Iljin
Source:
cmp
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Mater. Komiss. eksped. Issl. 26: 278 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000532787
Common Names
- Gypsicolous Anabasis
- Gypsicolous Saltbush
- Gypsicolous Greasewood
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Anabasis gypsicola (also called Gypsum 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 gypsicola 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 gypsicola has small yellow flowers that produce small black seeds. The seedlings are small and have thin stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anabasis gypsicola 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 gypsicola
Anabasis gypsicola can be found in dry, sandy soils in the Middle East and Central Asia.
Anabasis gypsicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anabasis gypsicola?
Anabasis gypsicola
What is the common name of Anabasis gypsicola?
Gypsum Saltbush
What is the distribution of Anabasis gypsicola?
Eastern Australia
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-2635648: Based on the initial data import
Modest Mikhailovich Ilyin (1889-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Iljin' in the authors string.