Status:
valid
Authors:
Litv.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Spisok Rast. Gerb. Russk. Fl. Bot. Muz. Rossiisk. Akad. Nauk 8: 91 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436013
Common Names
- Paletzkian Saltwort
- Paletzkian Salsola
- Paletzkian Saltwort
Description
Salsola paletzkiana (also called Paletzki's Salsola, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, and is found in dry, sandy habitats. It has lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Salsola paletzkiana is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Salsola paletzkiana has small, white flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Salsola paletzkiana 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 paletzkiana
Salsola paletzkiana can be found in dry areas of Central Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa.
Salsola paletzkiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salsola paletzkiana?
Salsola paletzkiana
What type of plant is Salsola paletzkiana?
It is an annual herb.
Where is Salsola paletzkiana native to?
It is native to the Middle East and Central 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,