Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
salsoloides
ID:
583827

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) Roth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Nov. Pl. Sp. : 4 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000583159



Common Names

  • Salsoloides Campylanthus
  • Salsoloides Plant
  • Salsoloides


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Synonyms

  • Teucrium filifolium Willd. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Teucrium filiforme Poir. [unknown]

Description

Campylanthus salsoloides (also called Saltwort campylanthus, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Campylanthus salsoloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Campylanthus salsoloides is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campylanthus salsoloides is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 16 feet (5 m) tall. It is native to Australia and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and need light to germinate.

Where to Find Campylanthus salsoloides

Campylanthus salsoloides can be found in dry areas of the Mediterranean region, from southern Spain to western Syria and in North Africa.

Campylanthus salsoloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campylanthus salsoloides?

Campylanthus salsoloides

What is the common name of Campylanthus salsoloides?

Salsoloides Campylanthus

What is the natural habitat of Campylanthus salsoloides?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.
Albrecht Wilhelm Roth (1757-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:800764-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].