Status:
valid
Authors:
Pall.
Source:
tro
Year:
1784
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ross. 1: 80 (1784)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001146398
Common Names
- Nitraria sibirica
- Siberian Nitraria
- Siberian Saltbush
Description
Nitraria sibirica (also called Siberian Nitraria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Zygophyllaceae family. It is a perennial shrub with a woody stem and a height of up to 1 meter. It is native to Central Asia and is found in dry, rocky and sandy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Nitraria sibirica is a perennial plant that is often used in gardens as an ornamental plant. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Nitraria sibirica var. globicarpa (Kitag.) Kitag.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nitraria sibirica has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, ovate-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nitraria sibirica can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Nitraria sibirica
Nitraria sibirica is native to Central Asia, from Kazakhstan to Pakistan.
Species in the Nitraria genus
Species in the Nitrariaceae family
Nitraria billardierei,
Nitraria schoberi,
Nitraria retusa,
Nitraria pamirica,
Nitraria sibirica,
Nitraria sphaerocarpa,
Nitraria roborowskii,
Nitraria tangutorum,
Peganum harmala,
Peganum mexicanum,
Peganum nigellastrum,
Peganum multisectum,
Tetradiclis tenella,
Tetradiclis corniculata,