Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
pruinosa
ID:
1296025

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Paulsen) Paul G.Wilson

Source:
tro

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 3: 54 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295363



Common Names

  • Halosarcia pruinosa
  • Pruinose Halosarcia
  • Pruinose Sea-spurrey


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Description

Halosarcia pruinosa (also called 'Pruinose Halosarcia', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy areas, such as along beaches and in desert scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Halosarcia pruinosa is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be used for landscaping and as a windbreak. It is also used to stabilize soils and can be planted in areas with poor soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Halosarcia pruinosa has yellow flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Halosarcia pruinosa is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Once established, Halosarcia pruinosa requires little maintenance and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Halosarcia pruinosa

Halosarcia pruinosa is found in Australia.

Halosarcia pruinosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Halosarcia pruinosa?

Halosarcia pruinosa

What is the common name of Halosarcia pruinosa?

Pruinose Halosarcia

What is the natural habitat of Halosarcia pruinosa?

It is found in salty and brackish habitats, such as salt marshes, estuaries, and mudflats

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-7202301: Based on the initial data import
Paul Graham Wilson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paul G.Wilson' in the authors string.
Ove Paulsen (1874-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paulsen' in the authors string.