Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
1295282

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Moq.) S.Watson

Source:
tro

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Botany [Fortieth Parallel] : 297 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294620

Common Names

  • Western Nitrophila
  • Western Glasswort
  • Western Sea-blite

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Description

Nitrophila occidentalis (also called Western Nitrophila, among many other common names) is an annual shrub that is native to North America. It has thin, woody stems and its leaves are small and scale-like. It grows in sandy soils and is found in desert regions.

Uses & Benefits

Nitrophila occidentalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nitrophila occidentalis has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nitrophila occidentalis can be propagated from seed. The seed should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil mix. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny position. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Nitrophila occidentalis

Nitrophila occidentalis can be found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.

Nitrophila occidentalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nitrophila occidentalis?

Nitrophila occidentalis

What is the common name of Nitrophila occidentalis?

Western Nitrophila

What is the natural habitat of Nitrophila occidentalis?

Salt marshes, beaches, and mud flats

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-7200268: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.
Christian Horace Benedict Alfred Moquin-Tandon (1804-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moq.' in the authors string.