Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
salicornicum
ID:
715912

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Moq.) Bunge ex Boiss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 4: 949 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000715245

Common Names

  • Salicornicum Haloxylon
  • Salicornicum Saltbush
  • Saltbush

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Description

Haloxylon salicornicum (also called Salicorn Haloxylon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaranthaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to Central Asia and the Middle East, and is found in deserts and semi-deserts.

Uses & Benefits

Haloxylon salicornicum 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 salicornicum has small, yellow, four-petaled flowers. The seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Haloxylon salicornicum is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone. The cuttings should be placed in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Haloxylon salicornicum

Haloxylon salicornicum is native to the Middle East. It can be found in dry areas such as deserts and rocky areas.

Haloxylon salicornicum FAQ

What is the common name of Haloxylon salicornicum?

Glasswort

What is the natural habitat of Haloxylon salicornicum?

Salt marshes and coastal areas

What is the growth rate of Haloxylon salicornicum?

Fast

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 kew-2838922: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.
Christian Horace Benedict Alfred Moquin-Tandon (1804-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moq.' in the authors string.