Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
ceratoides
ID:
356979

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Gueldenst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1772

Citation Micro:
Novi Comment. Acad. Sci. Imp. Petrop. 16: 555 (1772)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356311



Common Names

  • Mojave Desert-dandelion
  • Mojave Three-awn
  • Mojave Needle Grass


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Synonyms

  • Krascheninnikovia lenensis (Kuminova) Tzvelev [unknown]
  • Krascheninnikovia pungens (Popov) Czerep. [unknown]
  • Krascheninnikovia latens J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Krascheninnikovia longipilosa (C.P.Tsien & C.G.Ma) G.L.Chu [unknown]
  • Krascheninnikovia compacta (Losinsk.) Grubov [unknown]
  • Krascheninnikovia compacta longipilosa (C.P.Tsien & C.G.Ma) Mosyakin [unknown]
  • Krascheninnikovia arborescens (Losinsk.) Czerep. [unknown]
  • Eurotia ceratoides pratensis Losinsk. [unknown]
  • Krascheninnikovia ceratoides pratensis (Losinsk.) Gang Yang [unknown]
  • Achyranthes papposa Forssk. [unknown]
  • Axyris ceratoides L. [unknown]
  • Ceratoides arborescens (Losinsk.) C.P.Tsien & C.G.Ma [unknown]
  • Ceratoides compacta (Losinsk.) Soják [unknown]
  • Ceratoides compacta longipilosa C.P.Tsien & C.G.Ma [unknown]
  • Ceratoides intramongolica H.C.Fu, J.Y.Yang & S.Y.Zhao [unknown]
  • Ceratoides latens Reveal & N.H.Holmgren [unknown]
  • Ceratoides lenensis (Kuminova) Jurtzev & Kamelin [unknown]
  • Ceratoides pungens (Popov) Czerep. [unknown]
  • Ceratospermum papposum Pers. [unknown]
  • Diotis ceratoides (L.) Schreb. ex Forsyth f. [unknown]
  • Diotis ferruginea T.Nees [unknown]
  • Eurotia arborescens Losinsk. [unknown]
  • Eurotia ceratoides (L.) C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Eurotia ceratoides lanata (Pursh) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Eurotia ceratoides pungens Popov [unknown]
  • Eurotia compacta Losinsk. [unknown]
  • Eurotia eversmanniana Stschegl. ex I.G.Borshch. [unknown]
  • Eurotia lanata (Pursh) K.Koch [unknown]
  • Eurotia lanata subspinosa (Rydb.) Kearney & Peebles [unknown]
  • Eurotia lenensis Kuminova [unknown]
  • Eurotia prostrata Losinsk. [unknown]
  • Eurotia pungens (Popov) Pazij [unknown]
  • Eurotia ceratoides ferruginea (T.Nees) Boiss. [unknown]
  • Eurotia ferruginea (T.Nees) Boiss. ex Moq. [unknown]
  • Eurotia ceratoides latifolia Moq. [unknown]
  • Eurotia ceratoides tenuifolia Moq. [unknown]
  • Ceratoides eversmanniana (Stschegl. ex I.G.Borshch.) Botsch. & Ikonn. [unknown]
  • Eurotia ceratoides tragacanthoides Losinsk. [unknown]
  • Eurotia ceratoides tragacanthoides (Losinsk.) Iljin [unknown]
  • Krascheninnikovia intramongolica (H.C.Fu, J.Y.Yang & S.Y.Zhao) Z.Y.Zhu, C.Z.Liang & W.Wang [unknown]
  • Saltia papposa (Forssk.) Moq. [unknown]
  • Krascheninnikovia ceratoides tragacanthoides Ovcz. & Kinzikaeva [unknown]
  • Krascheninnikovia pungens Podlech [unknown]
  • Ceratoides compacta (Losinsk.) C.P.Tsien & C.G.Ma [unknown]

Description

Krascheninnikovia ceratoides (also called Desert Saltbush, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to the western United States and northern Mexico, and is found in dry, sandy, or rocky areas. It is drought tolerant and can grow in salty soils.

Uses & Benefits

Krascheninnikovia ceratoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Krascheninnikovia ceratoides sub. lanata (Pursh) Heklau

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Krascheninnikovia ceratoides is yellow, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Krascheninnikovia ceratoides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, acidic soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers and can be propagated from seed.

Where to Find Krascheninnikovia ceratoides

Krascheninnikovia ceratoides is native to Central Asia and can be found in dry, sandy, and rocky areas.

Krascheninnikovia ceratoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Krascheninnikovia ceratoides?

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What is the common name of Krascheninnikovia ceratoides?

Woolly Winterfat

What is the family of Krascheninnikovia ceratoides?

Chenopodiaceae

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-2333824: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Johann Anton Güldenstädt (1745-1781): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gueldenst.' in the authors string.