Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
mohavensis
ID:
1295281

Status:
valid

Authors:
Munz & J.C.Roos

Source:
tro

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Aliso 3: 112 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294619



Common Names

  • Mojave Nitrophila
  • Mojave Glasswort
  • Mojave Sea-blite


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Description

Nitrophila mohavensis (also called Mojave Nitrophila, among many other common names) is an annual shrub that is native to North America. It has thin, woody stems and its leaves are small and scale-like. It grows in sandy soils and is found in desert regions.

Uses & Benefits

Nitrophila mohavensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nitrophila mohavensis has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nitrophila mohavensis can be propagated from seed. The seed should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil mix. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny position. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Nitrophila mohavensis

Nitrophila mohavensis can be found in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.

Nitrophila mohavensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nitrophila mohavensis?

Nitrophila mohavensis

What is the common name of Nitrophila mohavensis?

Mojave Nitrophila

What is the natural habitat of Nitrophila mohavensis?

Salt marshes, beaches, and mud flats

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 tro-7200267: Based on the initial data import
Philip A. Munz (1892-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munz' in the authors string.
John Christian Roos (1918-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Roos' in the authors string.