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Camphorosma monspeliaca

Scientific Name: Camphorosma monspeliaca

Family: Chenopodiaceae

Category: Dicot

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Camphorosma monspeliaca

Camphorosma monspeliaca, also known as Montpellierian Camphor-fume or Stinking Ground Pine, is a perennial woody evergreen subshrub.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is a subshrub.
  • Grows up to 0.6 m (2ft)
  • Leaves are 2-10mm long

Considerations for Children

  • This plant is a subshrub.
  • Grows up to 0.6 m (2ft)
  • Leaves are 2-10mm long

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Camphorosma monspeliaca L.
  • Family: Amaranthaceae (formerly Chenopodiaceae)
  • Subfamily: Salsoloideae
  • Tribe: Camphorosmeae
  • Synonyms: Camphorosma monspeliaca subsp. monspeliaca
  • Alternative Scientific Names: Camphorosma monspeliense

Distribution and Habitat

Camphorosma monspeliaca is associated with saline flats of intermontane basins, particularly in Pelago-Vardarian regions. It has also been identified in Iran.

Morphological Characteristics

  • It is an evergreen shrub, growing to approximately 0.6 meters (2 feet) in height.
  • It is a subshrub with annual branches that are diffuse, ascending, or erect, ranging from 10 to 50 cm in height.
  • The leaves are linear, grey-green, and often appear in small clusters, measuring 2-10mm in length.
  • Flowers are tiny.

Ecological Role

Studies have examined the effects of Camphorosma monspeliaca on soil variables in its habitat, considering both positive and negative ecological impacts. It is also considered a halophyte species.

Genetic Information

The plant's genetic makeup has been studied, including the 18S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence internal transcribed spacer 1, and the 5.8S ribosomal RNA gene.

Interactions with Other Organisms

It is studied as a forage for animals, particularly in comparison to other halophyte species like Limonium iranicum.

Further Information

  • Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN)
  • Euro+Med PlantBase: http://ww2.bgbm.org/euroPlusMed/PTaxonDetail.asp?
  • International Plant Names Index (IPNI)
  • Australian Plant Name Index
  • NYBG Virtual Herbarium
  • JSTOR