Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
1295425

Status:
valid

Authors:
Botsch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 59: 40 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294763



Common Names

  • Parviflora Saltbush
  • Parviflora's Saltbush
  • Salsola Parviflora


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Description

Salsola parviflora (also called Small-Flowered Saltwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Australia. It has small, grey-green, succulent leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in arid and semi-arid areas, and is found in sandy soils and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Salsola parviflora is used as a source of fuel, fodder, and fiber. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salsola parviflora has small, yellow flowers and small, winged fruits. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salsola parviflora is a hardy, drought-tolerant annual that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings, and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is also tolerant of salty soils and can be grown in coastal areas.

Where to Find Salsola parviflora

Salsola parviflora is found in the Namib Desert of Namibia and Angola.

Salsola parviflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salsola parviflora?

Salsola parviflora

What is the common name of Salsola parviflora?

Small-Flowered Saltwort

What is the habitat of Salsola parviflora?

Salt marshes and coastal areas

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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