Nitraria billardierei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
billardierei
ID:
381696
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1828
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 3: 456 (1828)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381028
Common Names
- Nitre Bush
- Billardiere's Nitre Bush
- Saltbush
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- Nitraria schoberi billardierei (DC.) Kom. [unknown]
Description
Nitraria billardierei (also called Billardiere's nitre-bush, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Nitrariaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub with a woody stem, reaching up to 1 m tall. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Nitraria billardierei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, fever, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nitraria billardierei is yellow and tubular with five petals. The seed is a small, black, three-angled nutlet. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nitraria billardierei is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in the spring or autumn. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated by seed, but the seedlings are slow to establish and difficult to transplant.
Where to Find Nitraria billardierei
Nitraria billardierei is native to Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.
Nitraria billardierei FAQ
What are the common uses of Nitraria billardierei?
Nitraria billardierei is used for medicinal purposes, as a food source, and as an ornamental plant.
How can Nitraria billardierei be propagated?
Nitraria billardierei can be propagated through seed or cuttings.
What is the ideal growing environment for Nitraria billardierei?
Nitraria billardierei prefers a dry, sunny environment with well-drained soil.
Species in the Nitraria genus
Species in the Nitrariaceae family
References
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:873333-1: Based on the initial data import