Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
acocksii
ID:
1295357

Status:
valid

Authors:
Botsch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 58: 815 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294695



Common Names

  • Acocks' Saltbush
  • Acocks' Glasswort
  • Acocks' Sea-blite


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Description

Salsola acocksii (also called 'Acocks' Russian thistle' and 'Acocks' saltwort', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean and Central Asia, and it is found in dry habitats such as steppes, deserts, and saline soils.

Uses & Benefits

Salsola acocksii is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves can be used as a fodder for animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salsola acocksii has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Salsola acocksii 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 Salsola acocksii

Salsola acocksii can be found in areas of the Mediterranean, Middle East, and Central Asia.

Salsola acocksii FAQ

What are the common uses of Salsola acocksii?

Salsola acocksii is commonly used as an ornamental plant, as a windbreak, and for erosion control.

What is the ideal climate for Salsola acocksii?

Salsola acocksii prefers a dry, hot climate with plenty of sun.

What is the growth rate of Salsola acocksii?

Salsola acocksii has a slow to moderate growth rate.

Species in the Salsola genus

Salsola acanthoclada, Salsola acutifolia, Salsola marujae, Salsola melitensis, Salsola oppositifolia, Salsola nitraria, Salsola nodulosa, Salsola mairei, Salsola lanata, Salsola inermis, Salsola kali, Salsola longifolia, Salsola laricina, Salsola schweinfurthii, Salsola spinescens, Salsola soda, Salsola paletzkiana, Salsola papillosa, Salsola pellucida, Salsola praemontana, Salsola brevifolia, Salsola brachiata, Salsola collina, Salsola chellalensis, Salsola carpatha, Salsola angolensis, Salsola aegaea, Salsola algeriensis, Salsola affinis, Salsola aphylla, Salsola arbuscula, Salsola glomerata, Salsola genistoides, Salsola gemmascens, Salsola imbricata, Salsola gymnomaschala, Salsola gypsacea, Salsola dendroides, Salsola cruciata, Salsola cyclophylla, Salsola cyrenaica, Salsola foliosa, Salsola crassa, Salsola zygophylla, Salsola tetrandra, Salsola subglabra, Salsola tetragona, Salsola tamariscina, Salsola verticillata, Salsola vermiculata,

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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