Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
longifolia
ID:
1295579

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
tro

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 5: 643 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294917

Common Names

  • Longleaf Saltbush
  • Longleaf Bush
  • Longleaf

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Description

Halimocnemis longifolia (also called Long-leaved 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 longifolia is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for erosion control and revegetation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Halimocnemis longifolia 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Halimocnemis longifolia 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 longifolia

Halimocnemis longifolia can be found in areas of the Mediterranean, Middle East, and Central Asia.

Halimocnemis longifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Halimocnemis longifolia?

Halimocnemis longifolia

What type of plant is Halimocnemis longifolia?

It is a perennial herb.

Where is Halimocnemis longifolia found?

It is found in the Caucasus region.

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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