Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
ammodendron
ID:
715897

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.A.Mey.) Bunge ex Fenzl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ross. 3: 820 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000715230

Common Names

  • Ammodendron Haloxylon
  • Ammodendron Saltbush
  • Saltbush

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Description

Haloxylon ammodendron (also called Ammodendron, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous perennial plant native to the Middle East. It has small, yellow flowers and is found in heathland and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Haloxylon ammodendron is used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization. It is also used for its timber, which is durable and resistant to rot.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Haloxylon ammodendron has small, yellow, four-petaled flowers. The seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Haloxylon ammodendron is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 2 m. It is best propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. The cuttings should be about 10 cm long and should be placed in a well-drained medium such as sand or perlite. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location until they have rooted. Once rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots and grown on until they are ready to be planted out.

Where to Find Haloxylon ammodendron

Haloxylon ammodendron is native to the Middle East. It can be found in dry areas such as deserts and rocky areas.

Haloxylon ammodendron FAQ

What is the common name of Haloxylon ammodendron?

Ammodytes

What is the natural habitat of Haloxylon ammodendron?

Deserts and semi-deserts

What is the growth rate of Haloxylon ammodendron?

Slow to moderate

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 kew-2838905: Based on the initial data import
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.
Eduard Fenzl (1808-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fenzl' in the authors string.