Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
gobicola
ID:
1296137

Status:
valid

Authors:
Iljin

Source:
tro

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 17: 124 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295475



Common Names

  • Salsola gobicola
  • Gobicolous Salsola
  • Gobicolous Saltwort


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Description

Salsola gobicola (also called 'Gobi Salsola', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy areas, such as along beaches and in desert scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Salsola gobicola is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be used for landscaping and as a windbreak. It is also used to stabilize soils and can be planted in areas with poor soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Salsola gobicola is yellow and has five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Salsola gobicola can be done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Salsola gobicola

Salsola gobicola is found in Central Asia.

Salsola gobicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salsola gobicola?

Salsola gobicola

What is the common name of Salsola gobicola?

Gobi Salsola

What is the natural habitat of Salsola gobicola?

It is found in dry, sandy areas, such as deserts and steppes

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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