Salsola spinescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spinescens
ID:
436650
Status:
valid
Authors:
Moq.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 13(2): 179 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435982
Common Names
- Spiny Saltwort
- Spinescent Saltwort
- Spiny Salsola
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Salsola spinescens (also called Spiny Saltbush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, sandy habitats, such as deserts and coastal dunes.
Uses & Benefits
Salsola spinescens is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Salsola spinescens are small and white. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Salsola spinescens is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Salsola spinescens
Salsola spinescens can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Salsola spinescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salsola spinescens?
Salsola spinescens
What type of plant is Salsola spinescens?
It is an annual herb.
Where is Salsola spinescens 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-2481424: Based on the initial data import
Christian Horace Benedict Alfred Moquin-Tandon (1804-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moq.' in the authors string.