Status:
valid
Authors:
Castrov. & Luceño
Source:
cmp
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 50: 260 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435881
Common Names
- Salsola marujae
- Maruja Salsola
- Maruja Salsola Bush
Description
Salsola marujae (also called Maruja Saltbush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. 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 marujae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-diabetic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Salsola marujae is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Salsola marujae is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to India. It can be propagated by cuttings or by division. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. Division can be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept moist until established.
Where to Find Salsola marujae
Salsola marujae can be found in the Canary Islands.
Salsola marujae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salsola marujae?
Salsola marujae
What is the common name of Salsola marujae?
Marujae Salsola
Where is Salsola marujae native to?
Tropical Asia
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,