Halocharis sulphurea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sulphurea
ID:
1280767
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Moq.) Moq.
Source:
tro
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 13(2): 201 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001280105
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Halocharis sulphurea (also called 'Sulphur Halocharis', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has narrow, lanceolate leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Halocharis sulphurea is used as a fodder crop, for erosion control, as a soil stabilizer, and for green manure.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Halocharis sulphurea has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Halocharis sulphurea is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location with indirect sunlight.
Where to Find Halocharis sulphurea
Halocharis sulphurea can be found in the dry regions of the Middle East.
Halocharis sulphurea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Halocharis sulphurea?
Halocharis sulphurea
What is the common name of Halocharis sulphurea?
Sulphureous Halocharis
Where is Halocharis sulphurea native to?
South America
Species in the Halocharis genus
Species in the Amaranthaceae family
Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50307734: Based on the initial data import
Christian Horace Benedict Alfred Moquin-Tandon (1804-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moq.' in the authors string.