Salsola apterygea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
apterygea
ID:
1295371
Status:
valid
Authors:
Botsch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 58: 817 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294709
Common Names
- Salsola Apterygea
- Apterygea Salsola
- Apterygea Salsola Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Salsola apterygea (also called 'Wingless Russian thistle' and 'Wingless 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 apterygea is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves can be used as a fodder for animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Salsola apterygea are small, yellowish-green and inconspicuous. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Salsola apterygea is a perennial, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is drought-tolerant and prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Salsola apterygea
Salsola apterygea is found in North Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia.
Salsola apterygea FAQ
What are the common uses of Salsola apterygea?
Salsola apterygea is commonly used as an ornamental plant, as a windbreak, and for erosion control.
What is the ideal climate for Salsola apterygea?
Salsola apterygea prefers a dry, hot climate with plenty of sun.
What is the growth rate of Salsola apterygea?
Salsola apterygea 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-7200530: Based on the initial data import
Victor Botchantsev (1910-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Botsch.' in the authors string.