Status:
valid
Authors:
(Aiton) Aellen
Source:
tro
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 70: 380 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294671
Common Names
- White Manochlamys
- White Glasswort
- White Sea-blite
Description
Manochlamys albicans (also called White Manochlamys, among many other common names) is an annual shrub that is native to South Africa. It has thin, woody stems and its leaves are small and scale-like. It grows in sandy soils and is found in coastal regions.
Uses & Benefits
Manochlamys albicans is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves can be used as a fodder for animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Manochlamys albicans has small, yellow flowers and small, winged fruits. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Manochlamys albicans can be done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Water regularly to keep the soil moist.
Where to Find Manochlamys albicans
Manochlamys albicans is found in the southwestern United States and Mexico.
Manochlamys albicans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Manochlamys albicans?
Manochlamys albicans
What is the common name of Manochlamys albicans?
White Saltbush
What is the natural habitat of Manochlamys albicans?
Salt marshes, beaches, and mud flats
Species in the Manochlamys 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,