Salsola iberica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
iberica
ID:
1295502
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sennen & Pau
Source:
tro
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Int. Geogr. Bot. 3, 18, no 229: 457 1908
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294840
Common Names
- Iberica Saltbush
- Iberica's Saltbush
- Salsola Iberica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Salsola iberica (also called Prickly Russian Thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, spiny leaves and grows in dry, sandy soils in coastal areas, deserts, and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Salsola iberica is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for erosion control and revegetation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Salsola iberica has small, yellow flowers and small, winged fruits. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Salsola iberica is a low-growing, annual shrub that grows in dry, sandy soils. It is tolerant of drought and can be propagated from seed.
Where to Find Salsola iberica
Salsola iberica can be found in areas of the Mediterranean, Middle East, and Central Asia.
Salsola iberica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salsola iberica?
Salsola iberica
What type of plant is Salsola iberica?
It is an annual herb.
Where is Salsola iberica found?
It is found in the Caucasus region.
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-7200814: Based on the initial data import
Carlos Pau y Español (1857-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pau' in the authors string.
Frère Sennen (1861-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sennen' in the authors string.