Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
dolichostachya
ID:
436193

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moss

Source:
cmp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
New Phytol. 11: 409 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435525

Common Names

  • Salicornia dolichostachya
  • Dolichostachya Salicornia
  • Dwarf Glasswort

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Synonyms

  • Salicornia dolichostachya nidiformis (D.König) Géhu, Caron & Gehu-Franck ex J.Duvign. [unknown]
  • Salicornia oliveri Moss [unknown]
  • Salicornia leiosperma Gram [unknown]
  • Salicornia herbacea stricta Poir. ex G.Mey. [unknown]
  • Salicornia stricta nidiformis D.König [unknown]
  • Salicornia stricta nidiformis (D.König) Soó [unknown]
  • Salicornia procumbens stricta (Poir. ex G.Mey.) J.Duvign. & Lambinon [unknown]

Description

Salicornia dolichostachya (also called Long-spiked Glasswort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It has a woody stem and green flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, scrublands and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Salicornia dolichostachya is used as a food source and for medicinal purposes. It is also used to make baskets and other crafts.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salicornia dolichostachya has small, white flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salicornia dolichostachya can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in moist soil in the spring and kept moist until germination. Stem cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems in the spring and planted in moist soil. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Salicornia dolichostachya

Salicornia dolichostachya is native to the Arabian Peninsula.

Salicornia dolichostachya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salicornia dolichostachya?

Salicornia dolichostachya

What is the common name of Salicornia dolichostachya?

Long-spiked Glasswort

What is the natural habitat of Salicornia dolichostachya?

Dry grasslands, scrub and open woodlands

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,

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