Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
sibirica
ID:
1147060

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


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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.

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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.

References