Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
insipida
ID:
89648

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.) Bolick & R.K.Jansen

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 33: 186 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088977



Common Names

  • Insipid Salmea
  • Salmea
  • Salmea Insipida


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Description

Salmea insipida (also called bitter salmea, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and long, thin leaves. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in mountain habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Salmea insipida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salmea insipida has small white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salmea insipida is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky soils. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be propagated through seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Salmea insipida

Salmea insipida can be found in the dry grasslands of the western United States.

Salmea insipida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salmea insipida?

Salmea insipida

What is the common name of Salmea insipida?

Insipida

What type of plant is Salmea insipida?

Perennial herb

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-45301: Based on the initial data import
Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.
Robert K. Jansen (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.K.Jansen' in the authors string.
Margaret R. Bolick (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bolick' in the authors string.