Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
brevifolia
ID:
436729

Status:
valid

Authors:
Desf.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Fl. Atlant. 1: 218 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436061



Common Names

  • Short-leaved Saltwort
  • Short-leaved Salsola
  • Short-leaved Saltwort


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Synonyms

  • Salsola vermiculata brevifolia (Desf.) Maire & Weiller [unknown]

Description

Salsola brevifolia (also called Short-leaved Salsola, among many other common names) is a small shrub with small, narrow leaves and white flowers. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Salsola brevifolia is used as a decorative plant in gardens and as an ornamental hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salsola brevifolia has small, white flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salsola brevifolia is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Salsola brevifolia

Salsola brevifolia can be found in dry areas of Central Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa.

Salsola brevifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salsola brevifolia?

Salsola brevifolia

What type of plant is Salsola brevifolia?

It is an annual herb.

Where is Salsola brevifolia native to?

It is native to the Middle East and Central Asia.

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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