Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
turkestanica
ID:
1295656

Status:
valid

Authors:
Iljin

Source:
tro

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Weeds USSR 2: 133 (1934 publ. 1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294994

Common Names

  • Spinach
  • Turkestanica
  • Spinachweed

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Description

Spinacia turkestanica (also called Turkestan Spinach, 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

Spinacia turkestanica 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 Spinacia turkestanica 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

Spinacia turkestanica 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 Spinacia turkestanica

Spinacia turkestanica is found in the deserts of Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan.

Spinacia turkestanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spinacia turkestanica?

Spinacia turkestanica

What is the common name of Spinacia turkestanica?

Turkestan Spinach

What is the habitat of Spinacia turkestanica?

It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands in Central Asia

Species in the Spinacia 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,

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