Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
foliosa
ID:
436879

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Schrad. ex Schult.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1820

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 6: 235 (1820)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436211



Common Names

  • Salsola foliosa
  • Leafy Salsola
  • Leafy Saltwort


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Synonyms

  • Micropeplis foliosa (L.) G.L.Chu [unknown]
  • Neocaspia foliosa (L.) Tzvelev [unknown]
  • Salsola clavifolia Pall. [unknown]
  • Anabasis foliosa L. [unknown]
  • Caspia foliosa (L.) Galushko [unknown]

Description

Salsola foliosa (also called Leafy 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 foliosa is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Salsola foliosa is small and white. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salsola foliosa is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or by division. The plant prefers full sun and dry, well-drained soils. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Salsola foliosa

Salsola foliosa is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sandy soils.

Salsola foliosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salsola foliosa?

Salsola foliosa

What are the common names of Salsola foliosa?

Leafy Saltbush

Where is Salsola foliosa native to?

North America

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 kew-2481758: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Schrader (1767-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrad.' in the authors string.
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.