Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
cinerea
ID:
1295903

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell) Bailon

Source:
tro

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. (Baillon) 185. 1887 [Mar-Jun 1887]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295241



Common Names

  • Tecticornia cinerea
  • Ashen Tecticornia
  • Ashen-leaf Tecticornia


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Description

Tecticornia cinerea (also called Grey Samphire, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that grows up to 0.5m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in arid and semi-arid regions, often in saline soils.

Uses & Benefits

Tecticornia cinerea is used as a food source for livestock, as a source of timber for construction and furniture, and as a source of fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tecticornia cinerea has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tecticornia cinerea is a perennial shrub that grows in dry areas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining medium. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Tecticornia cinerea

Tecticornia cinerea is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.

Tecticornia cinerea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tecticornia cinerea?

Tecticornia cinerea

What is the common name of Tecticornia cinerea?

Grey Tecticornia

What is the natural habitat of Tecticornia cinerea?

It is native to Australia and found in arid and semi-arid areas.

Species in the Tecticornia genus

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,