Status:
valid
Authors:
(Moq.) Botsch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 66: 134 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001280091
Common Names
- Halothamnus auriculus
- Ear-Like Halothamnus
- Ear-Like Halothamnus
Description
Halothamnus auriculus (also called Golden Saltbush, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to Central Asia and the Middle East and is found in dry, sandy and salty habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Halothamnus auriculus is used as a fodder crop, for erosion control, as a soil stabilizer, and for green manure.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Halothamnus auriculus sub. acutifolius (Moq.) Kothe-Heinr.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Halothamnus auriculus is small and white. The seed is a small, round, black shape. The seedlings are small and have green leaves.
Where to Find Halothamnus auriculus
Halothamnus auriculus is found in the dry regions of the Middle East.
Halothamnus auriculus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Halothamnus auriculus?
Halothamnus auriculus
What is the common name of Halothamnus auriculus?
Eared Halothamnus
Where is Halothamnus auriculus native to?
South America
Species in the Halothamnus genus
Halothamnus hierochunticus,
Halothamnus iraqensis,
Halothamnus subaphyllus,
Halothamnus cinerascens,
Halothamnus heptapotamicus,
Halothamnus lancifolius,
Halothamnus sistanicus,
Halothamnus glaucus,
Halothamnus auriculus,
Halothamnus iranicus,
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,