Status:
valid
Authors:
(Moq.) Speg.
Source:
tro
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Physis (Buenos Aires) ii. 178 (1916), in obs.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295016
Common Names
- Holmbergia
- Tweedii
- Saltbush
Description
Holmbergia tweedii (also called Tweedia, 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 South America, it is found in dry habitats such as steppes, deserts and saline soils.
Uses & Benefits
Holmbergia tweedii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Holmbergia tweedii has yellow, daisy-like flowers with a yellow center and a white ray of petals. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Holmbergia tweedii is a low-growing, spreading shrub that grows to a height of 1 m. It has small, grey-green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is drought-tolerant and prefers well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Holmbergia tweedii
Holmbergia tweedii is native to the Andes in South America, from Venezuela to Bolivia.
Holmbergia tweedii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Holmbergia tweedii?
Holmbergia tweedii
What is the common name of Holmbergia tweedii?
Tweedia
What is the habitat of Holmbergia tweedii?
It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands in South America
Species in the Holmbergia 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,