Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
florida
ID:
1295655

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.Bieb.) Boiss.

Source:
tro

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 4: 950 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294993

Common Names

  • Seidlitzia
  • Florida
  • Tumbleweed

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Description

Seidlitzia florida (also called Florida Seidlitzia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Central Asia. It has green foliage and small white flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in arid and semi-arid regions, growing in sandy soils, clay soils, and rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Seidlitzia florida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Seidlitzia florida is a small, yellow-green flower head, with a single yellow floret. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Seidlitzia florida is a low-growing, spreading shrub that grows to a height of 1 m. It has small, grey-green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is drought-tolerant and prefers well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Seidlitzia florida

Seidlitzia florida is found in the deserts of Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan.

Seidlitzia florida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Seidlitzia florida?

Seidlitzia florida

What is the common name of Seidlitzia florida?

Florida Seidlitzia

What is the habitat of Seidlitzia florida?

It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands in Central Asia

Species in the Seidlitzia 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-7201350: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Friedrich August Marschall von Bieberstein (1768-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Bieb.' in the authors string.