Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
cinerascens
ID:
1259714

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Moq.) Kothe-Heinr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 143: 93 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001259052



Common Names

  • Halothamnus cinerascens
  • Ashen Halothamnus
  • Cinerascens Halothamnus


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Description

Halothamnus cinerascens (also called Ashy Halothamnus, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to India and Nepal. It has a thick, succulent stem and is covered with small, white flowers. It grows in moist and shady habitats, such as forests, grasslands and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Halothamnus cinerascens is used as a natural insecticide and to make rope. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Halothamnus cinerascens var. glaber (Aellen) Kothe-Heinr.
Halothamnus cinerascens var. vestitus (Aellen) Kothe-Heinr.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Halothamnus cinerascens is a small, white, 5-petaled flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong seed. The seedling is a small, yellowish-green stem with small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Halothamnus cinerascens is a drought-tolerant, evergreen shrub that is native to Iran. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Halothamnus cinerascens

Halothamnus cinerascens can be found in dry areas in the western United States and Canada.

Halothamnus cinerascens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Halothamnus cinerascens?

Halothamnus cinerascens

What is the family of Halothamnus cinerascens?

Chenopodiaceae

What is the common name of Halothamnus cinerascens?

Cinerascens Saltbush

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-50190075: Based on the initial data import
Christian Horace Benedict Alfred Moquin-Tandon (1804-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moq.' in the authors string.
Gabriele Kothe-Heinrich (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kothe-Heinr.' in the authors string.