Haloxylon persicum Salt tree (Chenopodiaceae)

Browse Plants Articles

Power Search!

Browse Botanic Names

Sponsored By KhorWills

Haloxylon persicum
Salt tree
(1 Page of 5)

The Haloxylon persicum plant species is found in W. Asia - Rusia to Iran. It is a member of the Chenopodiaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Salt tree.

Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses
Medicinal | Edible Uses

Latin Name:  Haloxylon persicum
Common Name:  Salt tree
Family:  Chenopodiaceae
Author:  Bunge.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  4.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Sandhills, deserts and sandridges, often forming pure stands[74].

General Uses: The plant has an extensive root system and is used for stabilizing sandy soils[61]. Wood - durable, heavy (it sinks in water), brittle but it does not splinter. Used in general carpentry[61]. The wood has enormous value as a ful in its native range, it burns well and gives a good heat[74].

For further Haloxylon persicum gardening information
click on one of the blue links below

Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses
Medicinal | Edible Uses

The information above has been supplied solely via the hard work and dedication of the team at 'Plants for a Future'.
View their bibliography
Useful Edible Plants Future