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Summary
Taxonomic Note: This genus was formerly classified in the family Chenopodiaceae. Modern classifications include it within the Amaranthaceae.
Physical Characteristics
Anabasis aphylla is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). It is in flower from August to September, and the seeds ripen in October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs).
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.
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Synonyms
Plant Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
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Medicinal Uses
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Miscellany
The plant is used medicinally[266]. No more information is given.
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Other Uses
Miscellany Insecticide Soil stabilization
The annual branches contain the alkaloid anabasine (C10H14N2), a botanical insecticide[266]. The plant is used for stabilizing sand dunes[266].
Special Uses
References More on Other Uses
Cultivation details
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native habitat it is likely to succeed at least in the milder parts of the country, particularly the drier areas[K]. It is likely to prefer a well-drained soil and a sunny position[K].
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Plant Propagation
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Other Names
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Native Range
TEMPERATE ASIA: Iran, Iraq, Russian Federation-Ciscaucasia (Ciscaucasia), Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, China (Gansu Sheng (west), Xinjiang Uygur Zizhiqu) EUROPE: Russian Federation (Kalmykija, Respublika, Rostov, Saratov, Volgogradskaja oblast)
Weed Potential
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Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
IUCN Red List
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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