Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
gemmifera
ID:
1295401

Status:
valid

Authors:
Botsch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 58: 823 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294739



Common Names

  • Russian Thistle
  • Tumbleweed
  • Prickly Saltwort


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Description

Salsola gemmifera (also called Gem-Bearing Saltwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Australia. It has small, grey-green, succulent leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in arid and semi-arid areas, and is found in sandy soils and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Salsola gemmifera is used as a fodder for livestock, and is also used in erosion control and land rehabilitation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salsola gemmifera has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salsola gemmifera is a hardy, drought-tolerant annual that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings, and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is also tolerant of salty soils and can be grown in coastal areas.

Where to Find Salsola gemmifera

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

Salsola gemmifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salsola gemmifera?

Salsola gemmifera

What is the family of Salsola gemmifera?

Amaranthaceae

What is the common name of Salsola gemmifera?

Gemmiferous 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,

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