Status:
valid
Authors:
(Iljin & Zohary) L.Boulos
Source:
cmp
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Fl. Egypt Checklist : 26 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000715239
Common Names
- Negevensis Haloxylon
- Negevensis Saltbush
- Saltbush
Description
Haloxylon negevensis (also called Negev Haloxylon, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous perennial plant native to the Middle East. It has small, yellow flowers and is found in heathland and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Haloxylon negevensis is used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization. It is also used for its timber, which is durable and resistant to rot.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Haloxylon negevensis has small, yellow, four-petaled flowers. The seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.
Cultivation and Propagation
Haloxylon negevensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 2 m. It is best propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. The cuttings should be about 10 cm long and should be placed in a well-drained medium such as sand or perlite. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location until they have rooted. Once rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots and grown on until they are ready to be planted out.
Where to Find Haloxylon negevensis
Haloxylon negevensis is native to the Middle East. It can be found in dry areas such as deserts and rocky areas.
Haloxylon negevensis FAQ
What is the common name of Haloxylon negevensis?
Negev Saltbush
What is the natural habitat of Haloxylon negevensis?
Deserts and semi-deserts
What is the growth rate of Haloxylon negevensis?
Slow to moderate
Species in the Haloxylon 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,