Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
griffithii
ID:
1280792

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Moq.) Iljin

Source:
tro

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 33: 583 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001280130



Common Names

  • Hammada Griffithii
  • Griffithii Hammada
  • Griffithii's Hammada


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Description

Hammada griffithii (also called Griffith's Hammada, among many other common names) is a shrub native to East Asia. It has a rounded crown and its bark is grayish-brown and smooth. Its leaves are oblong, with a pointed tip and a serrated margin. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Hammada griffithii is used as a medicinal plant, for erosion control, as a soil stabilizer, and for green manure.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hammada griffithii has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hammada griffithii is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location with indirect sunlight.

Where to Find Hammada griffithii

Hammada griffithii is found in the dry regions of the Middle East.

Hammada griffithii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hammada griffithii?

Hammada griffithii

What is the common name of Hammada griffithii?

Griffith's Hammad

Where is Hammada griffithii native to?

Western Asia

Species in the Hammada 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50307796: Based on the initial data import
Modest Mikhailovich Ilyin (1889-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Iljin' in the authors string.
Christian Horace Benedict Alfred Moquin-Tandon (1804-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moq.' in the authors string.