Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Ung.-Sternb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Atti Congr. Int. Bot. Firenze 1874: 317 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356466
Common Names
- Kalidium caspicum
- Caspian Kalidium
- Caspian Sea Kalidium
Synonyms
- Salicornia caspica L. [unknown]
- Halocnemum caspicum (L.) Tausch [unknown]
Description
Kalidium caspicum (also called Caspian Kalidium, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean and is found in dry, rocky areas. It is drought tolerant and can grow in sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Kalidium caspicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its attractive foliage and small, white flowers make it a popular choice for borders, containers, and rock gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Kalidium caspicum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedlings are small, dark green with a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Kalidium caspicum is a perennial, rhizomatous sedge that can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. It prefers moist, acidic soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray.
Where to Find Kalidium caspicum
Kalidium caspicum is native to the Caspian Sea region.
Kalidium caspicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kalidium caspicum?
Kalidium caspicum
What is the common name of Kalidium caspicum?
Caspian Kalidium
What is the natural habitat of Kalidium caspicum?
Salt marshes, dunes, and sandy beaches
Species in the Kalidium 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,