Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
tibeticus
ID:
1295590

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
tro

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint Pétersbourg, Sér. 7 , 4(11): 94 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294928

Common Names

  • Tibetan Saltbush
  • Tibetan Bush
  • Tibetan

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Description

Halogeton tibeticus (also called Tibetan Halogeton, 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

Halogeton tibeticus is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for erosion control and revegetation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Halogeton tibeticus is a small, yellow bloom with four petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Halogeton tibeticus is a low-growing, perennial shrub that grows in dry, rocky areas. It is tolerant of drought and can be propagated from seed or cuttings taken from mature plants.

Where to Find Halogeton tibeticus

Halogeton tibeticus is native to Central Asia, including Afghanistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. It is also found in parts of China and India.

Halogeton tibeticus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Halogeton tibeticus?

Halogeton tibeticus

What is the common name of Halogeton tibeticus?

Tibetan Halogeton

What is the family of Halogeton tibeticus?

Amaranthaceae

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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