Haloxylon persicum
White Saksaul, White Saxaul
Also known as: Anabasis saxaul Fisch. ex Ulbr. +4 more
- Anabasis saxaul Fisch. ex Ulbr.
- Arthrophytum acutifolium (Minkw.) Minkw.
- Arthrophytum ammodendron var. acutifolium Minkw.
- Arthrophytum arborescens Litv.
- Arthrophytum persicum (Bunge) Sav.-Rycz.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Amaranthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Haloxylon persicum (commonly known as White Saksaul or White Saxaul) is a shrub or tree within the Amaranthaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, China, Indian Subcontinent, Middle Asia, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Egypt, Gulf States, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Sinai, Tadzhikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Xinjiang
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Tunisia