Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
villosa
ID:
1295585

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


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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.

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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 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-7201198: Based on the initial data import
Grigori Karelin (1801-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kar.' in the authors string.
Ivan Petrovich Kirilov (1821-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kir.' in the authors string.