Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
villosa
ID:
510856

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schult.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1820

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 6: 232 (1820)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510188



Common Names

  • Salsola villosa
  • Villosa Salsola
  • Hairy Salsola


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Synonyms

  • Salsola mandavillei Botsch. [unknown]
  • Salsola libyca Botsch. [unknown]
  • Salsola palaestinica Botsch. [unknown]
  • Salsola chaudharyi Botsch. [unknown]
  • Salsola delileana Botsch. [unknown]
  • Salsola damascena Botsch. [unknown]
  • Salsola villosa Delile ex D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Caroxylon villosum (Schult.) Akhani & Roalson [unknown]
  • Salsola vermiculata villosa (Schult.) Moq. [unknown]
  • Salsola vermiculata villosa (Schult.) Eig [unknown]

Description

Salsola villosa (also called Bristly Russian Thistle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It is an annual plant, growing up to 1 meter tall, with bristly, grey-green leaves and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Salsola villosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salsola villosa has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salsola villosa is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers a well-drained soil and should be kept moist during the growing season. It can be propagated by division or by seed.

Where to Find Salsola villosa

Salsola villosa is native to the Mediterranean region.

Salsola villosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salsola villosa?

Salsola villosa

What type of plant is Salsola villosa?

A halophyte

Where is Salsola villosa native to?

South Africa

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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