Halanthium rarifolium - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rarifolium
ID:
1295573
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Koch
Source:
tro
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 17: 314 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294911
Common Names
- Rarifolium Saltbush
- Rarifolium Bush
- Rarifolium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Halanthium rarifolium (also called Rare-leaved Halanthium, 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
Halanthium rarifolium is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for erosion control and revegetation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Halanthium rarifolium 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Halanthium rarifolium is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows in dry, sandy soils. It is tolerant of drought and can be propagated from seed or cuttings taken from mature plants.
Where to Find Halanthium rarifolium
Halanthium rarifolium can be found in areas of the Mediterranean, Middle East, and Central Asia.
Halanthium rarifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Halanthium rarifolium?
Halanthium rarifolium
What type of plant is Halanthium rarifolium?
It is a perennial herb.
Where is Halanthium rarifolium found?
It is found in the Caucasus region.
Species in the Halanthium genus
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 tro-7201176: Based on the initial data import
Karl Koch (1809-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Koch' in the authors string.