Status:
valid
Authors:
(Paulsen) Iljin
Source:
tro
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 33: 583 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294933
Common Names
- Hammada
- Hammada Bush
- Hammada Shrub
Description
Hammada wakhanica (also called Wakhan 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 wakhanica is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for erosion control and revegetation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hammada wakhanica 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 wakhanica can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Hammada wakhanica
Hammada wakhanica is native to Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, and Tajikistan.
Hammada wakhanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hammada wakhanica?
Hammada wakhanica
What is the common name of Hammada wakhanica?
Wakhan Stonecrop
What is the family of Hammada wakhanica?
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,