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Common Names
- Climacoptera Saltbush
- Climacoptera Bush
- Climacoptera
Description
Climacoptera melkulowiczii (also called Melkulowicz's Climacoptera, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It has a thick, fleshy stem and its leaves are narrow and linear. Native to Central Asia, it is found in dry habitats such as steppes, deserts and saline soils.
Uses & Benefits
Climacoptera melkulowiczii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for erosion control and revegetation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Climacoptera melkulowiczii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Climacoptera melkulowiczii is a low-growing, perennial shrub that grows in dry, rocky areas. It is tolerant of drought and can be propagated from seed or cuttings taken from mature plants.
Where to Find Climacoptera melkulowiczii
Climacoptera melkulowiczii can be found in areas of the Mediterranean, Middle East, and Central Asia.
Climacoptera melkulowiczii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Climacoptera melkulowiczii?
Climacoptera melkulowiczii
What type of plant is Climacoptera melkulowiczii?
It is an annual herb.
Where is Climacoptera melkulowiczii found?
It is found in the Caucasus region.
Species in the Climacoptera genus
Climacoptera maimanica,
Climacoptera affinis,
Climacoptera afghanica,
Climacoptera amblyostegia,
Climacoptera aralensis,
Climacoptera botschantzevii,
Climacoptera brachiata,
Climacoptera bucharica,
Climacoptera chorassanica,
Climacoptera crassa,
Climacoptera czelekenica,
Climacoptera ferganica,
Climacoptera glaberrima,
Climacoptera intricata,
Climacoptera iranica,
Climacoptera iraqensis,
Climacoptera kasakorum,
Climacoptera khalisica,
Climacoptera korshinskyi,
Climacoptera lachnophylla,
Climacoptera lanata,
Climacoptera longipistillata,
Climacoptera longistylosa,
Climacoptera malyginii,
Climacoptera merkulowiczii,
Climacoptera minkvitziae,
Climacoptera narynensis,
Climacoptera obtusifolia,
Climacoptera olgae,
Climacoptera oxyphylla,
Climacoptera pjataevae,
Climacoptera ptiloptera,
Climacoptera subcrassa,
Climacoptera sukaczevii,
Climacoptera susamyrica,
Climacoptera transoxana,
Climacoptera turcomanica,
Climacoptera turgaica,
Climacoptera tyshchenkoi,
Climacoptera ustjurtensis,
Climacoptera vachschi,
Climacoptera zenobiae,
Climacoptera melkulowiczii,
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,