Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
arbuscula
ID:
436799

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pall.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1771

Citation Micro:
Reise Russ. Reich. 1: 487 (1771)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436131



Common Names

  • Salsola arbuscula
  • Bristly Salsola
  • Bristly Saltwort


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Synonyms

  • Xylosalsola arbuscula (Pall.) Tzvelev [unknown]
  • Salsola arborescens L.f. [unknown]

Description

Salsola arbuscula (also called Dwarf Russian Thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It has small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Salsola arbuscula is used as a source of food and forage for livestock and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salsola arbuscula has small, yellow flowers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salsola arbuscula is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Salsola arbuscula

Salsola arbuscula can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey, and in parts of North Africa.

Salsola arbuscula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salsola arbuscula?

Salsola arbuscula

What is the family of Salsola arbuscula?

Amaranthaceae

Where is Salsola arbuscula native to?

India

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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