Status:
valid
Authors:
Voss
Source:
tro
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Tribune Hort. 2: 445 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294682
Common Names
- Trichophyllous Kochia
- Trichophyllous Glasswort
- Trichophyllous Sea-blite
Description
Kochia trichophylla (also called 'Kochia' and 'Summer cypress', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean and Central Asia, and it is found in dry habitats such as steppes, deserts, and saline soils.
Uses & Benefits
Kochia trichophylla is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves can be used as a fodder for animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kochia trichophylla has small, inconspicuous flowers that are greenish-white in color and are borne in small clusters. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Kochia trichophylla can be done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Water regularly to keep the soil moist.
Where to Find Kochia trichophylla
Kochia trichophylla can be found in areas of the Mediterranean, Middle East, and Central Asia.
Kochia trichophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kochia trichophylla?
Kochia trichophylla
What is the common name of Kochia trichophylla?
Summer Cypress
What is the natural habitat of Kochia trichophylla?
Dry, sandy, or rocky soils
Species in the Kochia 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,