Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
papillosa
ID:
436685

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Coss.) Willk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Strand-Steppengeb. Iber. Halbins. [thes.] : 146 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436017



Common Names

  • Papillose Saltwort
  • Papillose Salsola
  • Papillose Saltwort


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Description

Salsola papillosa (also called Papillose 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 papillosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a variety of medicinal uses, including treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salsola papillosa has small, white flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salsola papillosa is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in a wide range of soils. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Salsola papillosa

Salsola papillosa can be found in dry areas of Central Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa.

Salsola papillosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salsola papillosa?

Salsola papillosa

What type of plant is Salsola papillosa?

It is an annual herb.

Where is Salsola papillosa 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2481471: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Moritz Willkomm (1821-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willk.' in the authors string.
Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.