Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
paulsenii
ID:
734864

Status:
valid

Authors:
Litv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bull. Turkestan Sect. Russ. Geogr. Soc. 4(5): 28 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000734197



Common Names

  • Salsola paulsenii
  • Paulsen's Salsola
  • Paulsen's Saltwort


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Description

Salsola paulsenii (also called 'Paulsen's Saltwort', among many other common names) is an annual plant with small, greenish-white flowers. It is native to Europe and grows in saline soils.

Uses & Benefits

Salsola paulsenii is used as a source of food and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salsola paulsenii has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, round cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salsola paulsenii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from stem cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be about 4-6 inches long. Dip the cuttings in a rooting hormone and place them in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix. Keep the pot in a warm, bright location and water regularly. The cuttings should root in about 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Salsola paulsenii

Salsola paulsenii is native to India and can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of the Western Ghats.

Salsola paulsenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salsola paulsenii?

Salsola paulsenii

What is the common name of Salsola paulsenii?

Paulsen's saltwort

Where is Salsola paulsenii native to?

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,

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