Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schrenk) Bunge
Source:
tro
Year:
1862
Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint Pétersbourg, Sér. 7 , 4(11): 62 (1862)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294924
Common Names
- Hispid Saltbush
- Hispid Bush
- Hispid
Description
Halocharis hispida (also called Bristly Halocharis, 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
Halocharis hispida is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for erosion control and revegetation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Halocharis hispida has small, yellow flowers with three petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Halocharis hispida 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 Halocharis hispida
Halocharis hispida can be found in areas of the Mediterranean, Middle East, and Central Asia.
Halocharis hispida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Halocharis hispida?
Halocharis hispida
What is the common name of Halocharis hispida?
Hairy Halocharis
What is the family of Halocharis hispida?
Amaranthaceae
Species in the Halocharis 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,