Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
arenaria
ID:
1272438

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Maerkl.) Roth

Source:
tro

Year:
1801

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Schrader) 1800(1): 307 (1801)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001271776

Common Names

  • Kochia Arenaria
  • Arenaria Kochia
  • Arenaria Summer-Cyprus

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Description

Kochia arenaria (also called Sand Kochia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a low-growing plant with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, sandy areas, such as deserts and beaches.

Uses & Benefits

Kochia arenaria is a species of plant that is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kochia arenaria has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings are long and thin with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kochia arenaria is a small evergreen shrub native to the western United States. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings and prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers. It can be pruned to shape and can be used as a ground cover.

Where to Find Kochia arenaria

Kochia arenaria can be found in India.

Kochia arenaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kochia arenaria?

Kochia arenaria

What is the family of Kochia arenaria?

Amaranthaceae

What is the habitat of Kochia arenaria?

Deserts

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-50251132: Based on the initial data import
Albrecht Wilhelm Roth (1757-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roth' in the authors string.
Georg Friedrich Maerklin (1761-1823): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maerkl.' in the authors string.