Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
salsa
ID:
1323466

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Korovin) Pimenov & Kljuykov

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 299: 1004 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335920



Common Names

  • Elwendia Salsa
  • Salsa Elwendia
  • Elwendia


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Description

Elwendia salsa (also called 'Salsa elwendia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South Asia. It grows to a height of up to 0.5 m and has a soft, succulent stem. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape, with entire margins. It is found in open grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Elwendia salsa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elwendia salsa has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elwendia salsa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Elwendia salsa

Elwendia salsa is native to Uzbekistan and can be found in the wild in the southern and western regions of the country.

Elwendia salsa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elwendia salsa?

Elwendia salsa

What are the common names of Elwendia salsa?

Elwendia, Salty Elwendia

Where is Elwendia salsa found?

Elwendia salsa is found in the Caucasus region of Russia.

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

Yevgeni Korovin (1891-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Korovin' in the authors string.
Michael Georgievich Pimenov (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pimenov' in the authors string.
Evgeniy Vasilyevich Kljuykov (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kljuykov' in the authors string.