Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
caspicum
ID:
357134

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


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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.

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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 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2334134: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Franz Ungern-Sternberg (1808-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ung.-Sternb.' in the authors string.