Status:
valid
Authors:
Kar. & Kir.
Source:
tro
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 15: 434 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294923
Common Names
- Villose Saltbush
- Villose Bush
- Villose
Description
Halimocnemis villosa (also called Hairy Halimocnemis, 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
Halimocnemis villosa is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for erosion control and revegetation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Halimocnemis villosa 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
Halimocnemis villosa 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 Halimocnemis villosa
Halimocnemis villosa can be found in areas of the Mediterranean, Middle East, and Central Asia.
Halimocnemis villosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Halimocnemis villosa?
Halimocnemis villosa
What is the common name of Halimocnemis villosa?
Desert Holly
What is the habitat of Halimocnemis villosa?
Deserts and dry areas
Species in the Halimocnemis 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,