Halimocnemis karelinii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
karelinii
ID:
1295578
Status:
valid
Authors:
Moq.
Source:
tro
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 13(2): 196 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294916
Common Names
- Karelin's Saltbush
- Karelins Saltbush
- Karelin Saltbush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Halimocnemis karelinii (also called Karelin's Halimocnemis, 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
Halimocnemis karelinii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for erosion control and revegetation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Halimocnemis karelinii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Halimocnemis karelinii is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows in dry, sandy soils. It is tolerant of drought and can be propagated from seed or cuttings taken from mature plants.
Where to Find Halimocnemis karelinii
Halimocnemis karelinii can be found in areas of the Mediterranean, Middle East, and Central Asia.
Halimocnemis karelinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Halimocnemis karelinii?
Halimocnemis karelinii
What type of plant is Halimocnemis karelinii?
It is a perennial herb.
Where is Halimocnemis karelinii found?
It is found in the Caucasus region.
Species in the Halimocnemis 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-7201186: Based on the initial data import
Christian Horace Benedict Alfred Moquin-Tandon (1804-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moq.' in the authors string.