Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
sericata
ID:
1295437

Status:
valid

Authors:
Botsch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 58: 830 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294775



Common Names

  • Sericata Saltbush
  • Sericata's Saltbush
  • Salsola Sericata


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Description

Salsola sericata (also called Silky Russian Thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, spiny leaves and grows in dry, sandy soils in coastal areas, deserts, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Salsola sericata 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 sericata has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small, with a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salsola sericata can be propagated from seed. The seed should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil mix. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny position. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Salsola sericata

Salsola sericata is native to the Namib Desert of Namibia and Angola.

Salsola sericata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salsola sericata?

Salsola sericata

What is the common name of Salsola sericata?

Silky Saltwort

What is the habitat of Salsola sericata?

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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