Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
ulicina
ID:
1295732

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gand.) Paul G.Wilson

Source:
tro

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 4: 53 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295070



Common Names

  • Rhagodia
  • Ulicina
  • Saltbush


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Uses & Benefits

Rhagodia ulicina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhagodia ulicina has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhagodia ulicina is a low-growing, spreading shrub that grows to a height of 1 m. It has small, grey-green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is drought-tolerant and prefers well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Rhagodia ulicina

Rhagodia ulicina is native to Australia, occurring in all mainland states.

Rhagodia ulicina FAQ

What are the common uses of Rhagodia ulicina?

Rhagodia ulicina is commonly used as a hedge plant, as an ornamental plant, and for erosion control.

What is the ideal climate for Rhagodia ulicina?

Rhagodia ulicina prefers a dry, hot climate with plenty of sun.

What is the growth rate of Rhagodia ulicina?

Rhagodia ulicina has a slow to moderate growth rate.

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-7201740: Based on the initial data import
Michel Gandoger (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gand.' in the authors string.
Paul Graham Wilson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paul G.Wilson' in the authors string.