Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
pilifera
ID:
1295591

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Moq.) Botsch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 8: 262 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294929

Common Names

  • Pilifera Saltbush
  • Pilifera Bush
  • Pilifera

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Description

Halotis pilifera (also called Hairy Halotis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It has a thick, fleshy stem and its leaves are narrow and linear. Native to Central Asia, it is found in dry habitats such as steppes, deserts and saline soils.

Uses & Benefits

Halotis pilifera is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for erosion control and revegetation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Halotis pilifera is a small, yellow bloom with four petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Halotis pilifera is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows in dry, sandy soils. It is tolerant of drought and can be propagated from seed or cuttings taken from mature plants.

Where to Find Halotis pilifera

Halotis pilifera is native to the Mediterranean region, including Algeria, France, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Spain, and Tunisia.

Halotis pilifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Halotis pilifera?

Halotis pilifera

What is the common name of Halotis pilifera?

Hairy Saltwort

What is the family of Halotis pilifera?

Amaranthaceae

Species in the Halotis 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-7201214: Based on the initial data import
Victor Botchantsev (1910-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Botsch.' in the authors string.
Christian Horace Benedict Alfred Moquin-Tandon (1804-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moq.' in the authors string.