Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kar. & Kir.) Bunge
Source:
tro
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada , prepr. 6: 430 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295001
Description
Suaeda pterantha (also called Winged Sea-blite, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It has silvery-green foliage and yellow flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. It is found in arid and semi-arid regions, growing in sandy soils, clay soils, and rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Suaeda pterantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Suaeda pterantha is a small, yellow-green flower head, with a single yellow floret. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.
Cultivation and Propagation
Suaeda pterantha is a low-growing, spreading shrub that grows to a height of 1 m. It has small, grey-green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is drought-tolerant and prefers well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Suaeda pterantha
Suaeda pterantha is found in the deserts of Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan.
Suaeda pterantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Suaeda pterantha?
Suaeda pterantha
What is the common name of Suaeda pterantha?
Winged Suaeda
What is the habitat of Suaeda pterantha?
It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands in Central Asia
Species in the Suaeda genus
Suaeda aegyptiaca,
Suaeda acuminata,
Suaeda vermiculata,
Suaeda vera,
Suaeda ifniensis,
Suaeda foliosa,
Suaeda heterophylla,
Suaeda glauca,
Suaeda microphylla,
Suaeda merxmuelleri,
Suaeda microsperma,
Suaeda linifolia,
Suaeda kossinskyi,
Suaeda maritima,
Suaeda altissima,
Suaeda arcuata,
Suaeda arguinensis,
Suaeda aralocaspica,
Suaeda dendroides,
Suaeda eltonica,
Suaeda confusa,
Suaeda corniculata,
Suaeda monoica,
Suaeda paradoxa,
Suaeda palaestina,
Suaeda pelagica,
Suaeda physophora,
Suaeda spicata,
Suaeda splendens,
Suaeda plumosa,
Suaeda pruinosa,
Suaeda przewalskii,
Suaeda monodiana,
Suaeda lehmannii,
Suaeda volkensii,
Suaeda asphaltica,
Suaeda palmeri,
Suaeda densiflora,
Suaeda rolandii,
Suaeda jacoensis,
Suaeda neuquenensis,
Suaeda argentinensis,
Suaeda calceoliformis,
Suaeda patagonica,
Suaeda heteroptera,
Suaeda depressa,
Suaeda divaricata,
Suaeda torreyana,
Suaeda californica,
Suaeda conferta,
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,