Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
aperta
ID:
1295618

Status:
valid

Authors:
Paulsen

Source:
tro

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Vidensk. Meddel. Naturhist. Foren. Kjøbenhavn 1903: 197 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294956



Common Names

  • Saltwort
  • Open Saltwort
  • Salsola Aperta


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Description

Salsola aperta (also called Open Saltwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Central Asia. It has green foliage and small white flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in arid and semi-arid regions, growing in sandy soils, clay soils, and rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Salsola aperta 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 Salsola aperta is small and white, 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

Salsola aperta 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 Salsola aperta

Salsola aperta is found in the deserts of Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan.

Salsola aperta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salsola aperta?

Salsola aperta

What is the common name of Salsola aperta?

Open Russian Thistle

What is the family of Salsola aperta?

Amaranthaceae

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-7201282: Based on the initial data import
Ove Paulsen (1874-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paulsen' in the authors string.