Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
ulicina
ID:
1295598

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. & C.A.Mey.

Source:
tro

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Nov. 1: 10 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294936

Common Names

  • Horaninovia
  • Small-Leaved Horaninovia
  • Horaninovia Ulicina

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Description

Horaninovia ulicina (also called Ulicina Horaninovia, 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

Horaninovia ulicina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a low water requirement and is tolerant of drought and heat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Horaninovia ulicina is small and yellow, with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, hard, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Horaninovia ulicina can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Horaninovia ulicina

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

Horaninovia ulicina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Horaninovia ulicina?

Horaninovia ulicina

What is the common name of Horaninovia ulicina?

Gorse Saltwort

What is the family of Horaninovia ulicina?

Amaranthaceae

Species in the Horaninovia 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-7201225: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.