Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
kali
ID:
436596

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 222 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435928



Common Names

  • Salsola kali
  • Kali Salsola
  • Kali Saltwort


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Description

Salsola kali (also called Prickly Saltbush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, sandy habitats, such as deserts and coastal dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Salsola kali is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-diabetic properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Salsola kali sub. ruthenica (Iljin) Soó
Salsola kali sub. tragus (L.) Čelak.
Salsola kali var. caroliniana (Walter) Nutt.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Salsola kali are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salsola kali is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Salsola kali

Salsola kali can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Salsola kali FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salsola kali?

Salsola kali

What is the common name of Salsola kali?

Kali Russian thistle

What is the natural habitat of Salsola kali?

Salsola kali is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sandy soils

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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