Anabasis lachnantha - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lachnantha
ID:
533471
Status:
valid
Authors:
Aellen & Rech.f.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Anz. Österr. Akad. Wiss., Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 98: 26 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000532803
Common Names
- Anabasis lachnantha
- Lachnanth Anabasis
- Tall Saltbush
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Anabasis lachnantha (also called Woolly 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 lachnantha 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 lachnantha has small yellow flowers that produce small black seeds. The seedlings are small and have thin stems.
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Anabasis lachnantha can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy shoots and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of bright light.
Where to Find Anabasis lachnantha
Anabasis lachnantha can be found in dry, sandy soils in the Middle East and Central Asia.
Anabasis lachnantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anabasis lachnantha?
Anabasis lachnantha
What is the common name of Anabasis lachnantha?
Woolly Saltbush
What is the natural habitat of Anabasis lachnantha?
Sandy and saline soils
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-2635662: Based on the initial data import
Paul Aellen (1896-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aellen' in the authors string.
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.