Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
decussata
ID:
1295393

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.A.Sm. ex Botsch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 59: 39 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294731



Common Names

  • Russian Thistle
  • Tumbleweed
  • Prickly Saltwort


Searching for Salsola decussata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Salsola decussata (also called Cross-leaved Saltbush, among many other common names) is an annual shrub that is native to South Africa. It has thin, woody stems and its leaves are small and scale-like. It grows in sandy soils and is found in coastal regions.

Uses & Benefits

Salsola decussata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in rockeries. It is also used to stabilize slopes and to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Salsola decussata are small, yellowish-green and inconspicuous. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.

Searching for Salsola decussata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Salsola decussata is an annual or biennial plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position.

Where to Find Salsola decussata

Salsola decussata is found in North Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia.

Salsola decussata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salsola decussata?

Salsola decussata

What is the family of Salsola decussata?

Amaranthaceae

What is the common name of Salsola decussata?

Cross-leaved saltbush

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-7200555: Based on the initial data import
Victor Botchantsev (1910-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Botsch.' in the authors string.
Christo Albertyn Smith (1898-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Sm.' in the authors string.