Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
tibeticum
ID:
1295608

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
tro

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 9 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294946



Common Names

  • Microgynoecium
  • Tibetan Microgynoecium
  • Microgynoecium Tibetanum


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Description

Microgynoecium tibeticum (also called Tibetan Microgynoecium, 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 the Tibetan Plateau, it is found in dry habitats such as steppes, deserts and saline soils.

Uses & Benefits

Microgynoecium tibeticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Microgynoecium tibeticum is small and yellow, with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, hard, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microgynoecium tibeticum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a sandy soil. Water regularly and keep in a sunny spot.

Where to Find Microgynoecium tibeticum

Microgynoecium tibeticum is found in the Himalayan region of Tibet.

Microgynoecium tibeticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microgynoecium tibeticum?

Microgynoecium tibeticum

What is the common name of Microgynoecium tibeticum?

Tibetan Saltwort

What is the family of Microgynoecium tibeticum?

Amaranthaceae

Species in the Microgynoecium 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,

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