Status:
valid
Authors:
Nutt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia iv. 19 (Mart.-Apr. 1848); et in Journ. Acad.Nat. Sci. Philad., Ser. 2, i. 170 (Aug. 1848).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001101085
Common Names
- Stenogonum salsuginosum
- Salt-Loving Stenogonum
- Salt-Loving Buckwheat
Description
Stenogonum salsuginosum (also called Saline Knotweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 4 feet tall. It is native to North America and is commonly found in moist, open areas such as meadows, fields, and roadsides. It has small, white flowers and lance-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Stenogonum salsuginosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion. The plant is drought tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping. The plant has a high tolerance for salt, making it suitable for planting in coastal areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stenogonum salsuginosum is a small, white flower with six petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are thin and light green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stenogonum salsuginosum is a fast-growing, herbaceous perennial that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or summer.
Where to Find Stenogonum salsuginosum
Stenogonum salsuginosum is native to Europe and can be found in the northern and central parts of the continent.
Species in the Stenogonum genus
Species in the Polygonaceae family
Acanthoscyphus parishii,
Afrobrunnichia africana,
Afrobrunnichia erecta,
Antigonon flavescens,
Antigonon guatimalense,
Antigonon leptopus,
Aristocapsa insignis,
Atraphaxis intricata,
Atraphaxis angustifolia,
Atraphaxis aucheri,
Atraphaxis avenia,
Atraphaxis badghysi,
Atraphaxis billardieri,
Atraphaxis bracteata,
Atraphaxis canescens,
Atraphaxis caucasica,
Atraphaxis compacta,
Atraphaxis daghestanica,
Atraphaxis decipiens,
Atraphaxis frutescens,
Atraphaxis grandiflora,
Atraphaxis irtyschensis,
Atraphaxis karataviensis,
Atraphaxis kopetdagensis,
Atraphaxis laetevirens,
Atraphaxis macrocarpa,
Atraphaxis manshurica,
Atraphaxis muschketowii,
Atraphaxis pungens,
Atraphaxis pyrifolia,
Atraphaxis rodinii,
Atraphaxis seravschanica,
Atraphaxis spinosa,
Atraphaxis suaedifolia,
Atraphaxis teretifolia,
Atraphaxis virgata,
Atraphaxis arianum,
Atraphaxis atraphaxiforme,
Atraphaxis toktogulicum,
Brunnichia ovata,
Calligonum acanthopterum,
Calligonum aciferum,
Calligonum aculeatum,
Calligonum aequilaterale,
Calligonum alaschanicum,
Calligonum alatiforme,
Calligonum alatum,
Calligonum amoenum,
Calligonum androssowii,
Calligonum aphyllum,