Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
jacquemontii
ID:
1280733

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moq.

Source:
tro

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 13(2): 188 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001280071



Common Names

  • Salsola jacquemontii
  • Jacquemont's Salsola
  • Jacquemont's Saltbush


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Description

Salsola jacquemontii (also called Jacquemont's Saltwort, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Central Asia and the Middle East and is found in dry, sandy and salty habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Salsola jacquemontii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea which is believed to have many health benefits such as reducing inflammation, improving digestion, and boosting the immune system.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Salsola jacquemontii is small, yellow, and has four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, thin stem, and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salsola jacquemontii is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is best propagated in spring or early summer, when the soil is warm. Sow the seeds directly into the ground, covering them lightly with soil. Keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge. Transplant the seedlings when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Salsola jacquemontii

Salsola jacquemontii is found in the dry regions of India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.

Salsola jacquemontii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salsola jacquemontii?

Salsola jacquemontii

What is the common name of Salsola jacquemontii?

Jacquemont's thistle

What is the native range of Salsola jacquemontii?

Central Asia and the Mediterranean 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,