Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ewart & Jean White) Paul G.Wilson
Source:
tro
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 3: 49 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295006
Description
Halosarcia lylei (also called Lyle's Saltbush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It has silvery-green foliage and yellow flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. It is found in arid and semi-arid regions, growing in sandy soils, clay soils, and rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Halosarcia lylei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Halosarcia lylei is a small, yellow-green flower head, with a single yellow floret. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.
Cultivation and Propagation
Halosarcia lylei is a low-growing, spreading shrub that grows to a height of 1 m. It has small, grey-green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is drought-tolerant and prefers well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Halosarcia lylei
Halosarcia lylei is found in the deserts of Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan.
Halosarcia lylei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Halosarcia lylei?
Halosarcia lylei
What is the common name of Halosarcia lylei?
Lyle's Halosarcia
What is the habitat of Halosarcia lylei?
It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands in Australia
Species in the Halosarcia 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,