Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
palonga
ID:
565640

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.K.Basu & K.K.Mukh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Canad. J. Bot. 53: 1166 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564972

Common Names

  • Beta palonga
  • Palonga Beet
  • Palonga Beta

Searching for Beta palonga? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Beta palonga (also called Palonga Beet, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant species with small, yellow flowers and oval leaves. It is native to Europe, and is typically found growing in moist, fertile soils.

Uses & Benefits

Beta palonga is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Beta palonga has small yellow flowers that are about 1/4 inch in diameter. The flowers are followed by small, dark blue berries. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small and green.

Searching for Beta palonga? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Beta palonga is an annual that can be propagated from seeds. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be kept in a warm and sunny location until they are ready to be transplanted.

Where to Find Beta palonga

Beta palonga is native to Europe, from France to Russia.

Beta palonga FAQ

What is the scientific name of Beta palonga?

Beta palonga

What is the common name of Beta palonga?

Palonga Beets

What is the natural habitat of Beta palonga?

Beta palonga is native to the cloud forests of Colombia and Ecuador

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-2675590: Based on the initial data import
Rabindra Krishna Basu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.K.Basu' in the authors string.
Kalyan Kumar Mukherjee: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.K.Mukh.' in the authors string.