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
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.
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,