Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
1280745

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Moq.) Spach

Source:
tro

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Exsicc. (Pl. Alepp. Kurd. Moss.) 1843: n.º 346 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001280083



Common Names

  • Salsola tomentosa
  • Woolly Salsola
  • Woolly Saltbush


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Description

Salsola tomentosa (also called Woolly Saltwort, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Central Asia and the Middle East and is found in dry, sandy and salty habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Salsola tomentosa is used as a fodder crop and for erosion control. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for green manure.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Salsola tomentosa is small, yellow, and has four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, thin stem, and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salsola tomentosa is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is best propagated in spring or early summer, when the soil is warm. Sow the seeds directly into the ground, covering them lightly with soil. Keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge. Transplant the seedlings when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Salsola tomentosa

Salsola tomentosa is found in the dry regions of the United States and Mexico.

Salsola tomentosa FAQ

What is the common name of Salsola tomentosa?

Woolly-saltwort

What is the natural habitat of Salsola tomentosa?

Salt marshes, beaches, and dunes

What is the flower color of Salsola tomentosa?

White or pink

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 tro-50307692: Based on the initial data import
Édouard Spach (1801-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spach' in the authors string.
Christian Horace Benedict Alfred Moquin-Tandon (1804-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moq.' in the authors string.