Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
tetrandra
ID:
438378

Status:
valid

Authors:
Forssk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Fl. Aegypt.-Arab. : 58 (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000437710



Common Names

  • Tetrandrous Saltwort
  • Tetrandrous's Saltwort
  • Tetrandrous Saltwort


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Synonyms

  • Muratina zolotarevakyana Maire [unknown]
  • Salsola pentandra Botsch. [unknown]
  • Caroxylon tetrandrum (Forssk.) Akhani & Roalson [unknown]
  • Caroxylon tetragonum (Delile) Moq. [unknown]
  • Halogeton tetragonus (Delile) Moq. [unknown]
  • Halogeton tetrandrus (Forssk.) Moq. [unknown]

Description

Salsola tetrandra (also called Russian thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Eurasia and North Africa. It has small, yellow-green flowers and small, linear leaves. It grows in dry, sandy habitats, such as deserts and dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Salsola tetrandra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a source of fiber and dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salsola tetrandra has small, yellow flowers that produce small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salsola tetrandra is an annual plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed. The plant prefers a dry, well-drained soil and a warm, dry climate. It should be grown in full sun and should be protected from strong winds. The plant should be watered sparingly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Salsola tetrandra

Salsola tetrandra is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece. It can be found in dry, sandy areas.

Salsola tetrandra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salsola tetrandra?

Salsola tetrandra

What is the common name of Salsola tetrandra?

Four-angled Saltbush

What is the natural habitat of Salsola tetrandra?

Salt flats and alkaline soils of the Mediterranean and Middle East

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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