Status:
valid
Authors:
(Popov ex Iljin) Iljin
Source:
tro
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 33: 583 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294932
Common Names
- Hammada
- Hammada Bush
- Hammada Shrub
Description
Hammada leptoclada (also called Leptoclada Hammada, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It has a thick, fleshy stem and its leaves are narrow and linear. Native to Central Asia, it is found in dry habitats such as steppes, deserts and saline soils.
Uses & Benefits
Hammada leptoclada is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for erosion control and revegetation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hammada leptoclada is a small, yellow bloom with four petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hammada leptoclada is a low-growing, perennial shrub that grows in dry, rocky areas. It is tolerant of drought and can be propagated from seed. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken from mature plants.
Where to Find Hammada leptoclada
Hammada leptoclada is native to the Middle East, including Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria.
Hammada leptoclada FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hammada leptoclada?
Hammada leptoclada
What is the common name of Hammada leptoclada?
Slender Stonecrop
What is the family of Hammada leptoclada?
Amaranthaceae
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,