Status:
valid
Authors:
(Krasch.) Poljakov
Source:
gcc
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Trudy Inst. Bot. Akad. Nauk Kazakhst. S.S.R. 11: 172 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028905
Common Names
- Seriphidium Halophilum
- Salt-Loving Seriphidium
- Salt-Loving Wormwood
Synonyms
- Seriphidium halophilum glabratum (Filatova) Y.R.Ling [unknown]
- Artemisia halophila glabrata [deprecated]
Description
Seriphidium halophilum (also called salt-loving seriphidium, among many other common names) is an annual herb of the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It is native to Australia and grows in saline habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Seriphidium halophilum is an ornamental plant often used in gardens and landscaping. It has a long flowering period and is drought tolerant, making it a great choice for areas with low rainfall. It is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Seriphidium halophilum has small yellow flowers, small black seeds and seedlings with a pair of linear leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Seriphidium halophilum is a perennial herb that is native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.
Where to Find Seriphidium halophilum
Seriphidium halophilum can be found in the deserts of the Middle East, including parts of Iraq, Iran, and Saudi Arabia.
Seriphidium halophilum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Seriphidium halophilum?
Seriphidium halophilum
What type of plant is Seriphidium halophilum?
It is a shrub
Where is Seriphidium halophilum found?
It is found in South Africa
Species in the Seriphidium genus
Seriphidium glaucinum,
Seriphidium tenuisectum,
Seriphidium scotinum,
Seriphidium ramosum,
Seriphidium elongatum,
Seriphidium mongolorum,
Seriphidium nutans,
Seriphidium tecti-mundi,
Seriphidium densiflorum,
Seriphidium lercheanum,
Seriphidium tianschanicum,
Seriphidium santolinum,
Seriphidium amoenum,
Seriphidium vermiculatum,
Seriphidium tauricum,
Seriphidium herba-alba,
Seriphidium oranense,
Seriphidium gurganicum,
Seriphidium stenocephalum,
Seriphidium kaschgaricum,
Seriphidium eremophilum,
Seriphidium turcomanicum,
Seriphidium validum,
Seriphidium thomsonianum,
Seriphidium baldshuanicum,
Seriphidium halophilum,
Seriphidium nigricans,
Seriphidium bicolor,
Seriphidium rhodanthum,
Seriphidium arenicola,
Seriphidium balchanorum,
Seriphidium junceum,
Seriphidium badghysi,
Seriphidium oliverianum,
Seriphidium kasakorum,
Seriphidium czukavinae,
Seriphidium minchunense,
Seriphidium ciniforme,
Seriphidium camelorum,
Seriphidium gracilescens,
Seriphidium vallesiacum,
Seriphidium ifranensis,
Seriphidium aucheri,
Seriphidium fulvellum,
Seriphidium transiliense,
Seriphidium brevifolium,
Seriphidium mogoltavicum,
Seriphidium maritimum,
Seriphidium gypsaceum,
Seriphidium compactum,
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,