Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
salsoloides
ID:
1107373

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Br.) Rourke

Source:
tro

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. , Suppl. 7: 79 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001106711



Common Names

  • Saltwort-like Spatalla
  • Salsoloides Spatalla
  • Salsoloides Spatalla


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Description

Spatalla salsoloides (also called Salsola Daisy Bush, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with a rounded habit. It is native to the Western Cape of South Africa and is found in fynbos and renosterveld habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Spatalla salsoloides is used as a medicinal plant, as a source of food, and as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Spatalla salsoloides are yellow, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spatalla salsoloides can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Spatalla salsoloides

Spatalla salsoloides is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape province.

Species in the Proteaceae family

Acidonia microcarpa, Adenanthos acanthophyllus, Adenanthos apiculatus, Adenanthos argyreus, Adenanthos barbigerus, Adenanthos cacomorphus, Adenanthos cuneatus, Adenanthos cunninghamii, Adenanthos cygnorum, Adenanthos detmoldii, Adenanthos dobagii, Adenanthos dobsonii, Adenanthos drummondii, Adenanthos ellipticus, Adenanthos eyrei, Adenanthos filifolius, Adenanthos flavidiflorus, Adenanthos forrestii, Adenanthos glabrescens, Adenanthos gracilipes, Adenanthos ileticos, Adenanthos intermedius, Adenanthos intricatus, Adenanthos labillardierei, Adenanthos linearis, Adenanthos macropodianus, Adenanthos meisneri, Adenanthos obovatus, Adenanthos oreophilus, Adenanthos pamelus, Adenanthos pungens, Adenanthos sericeus, Adenanthos strictus, Adenanthos teges, Adenanthos terminalis, Adenanthos velutinus, Adenanthos venosus, Agastachys odorata, Alloxylon brachycarpum, Alloxylon flammeum, Alloxylon pinnatum, Alloxylon wickhamii, Athertonia diversifolia, Aulax cancellata, Aulax pallasia, Aulax umbellata, Austromuellera trinervia, Austromuellera valida, Banksia acanthopoda, Banksia acuminata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26500382: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
John Patrick Rourke (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rourke' in the authors string.