Bassia eriophora
Bassia eriophora (Schrad.) Asch.
Bassia eriophora is a species in the Chenopodiaceae family, commonly known as the goosefoot family. It is native to a wide range of regions in Asia and the Middle East, including Afghanistan, Egypt, Gulf States, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Lebanon-Syria, Mongolia, Pakistan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Sinai, Tadzhikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Xinjiang. The species was first described in 1867 by Asch., with the original authorship attributed to Schrad.
Description
Bassia eriophora is a member of the genus Bassia, which is part of the Chenopodiaceae family. This family is known for its herbaceous plants, many of which are adapted to arid or saline environments. The species is distributed across various countries in Asia and the Middle East, indicating its adaptability to diverse environmental conditions. Its presence in regions such as Mongolia and Xinjiang suggests a possible adaptation to temperate climates, while its occurrence in the Gulf States and Saudi Arabia indicates tolerance to arid conditions. The species was first formally described in 1867 by Asch., building upon the earlier work of Schrad.
Distribution
Afghanistan · Egypt · Gulf States · Iran · Iraq · Kazakhstan · Kuwait · Lebanon-Syria · Mongolia · Pakistan · Palestine · Saudi Arabia · Sinai · Tadzhikistan · Turkmenistan · Uzbekistan · Xinjiang
Synonyms
Kochia eriophoraKochia latifoliaKirilowia erianthaLondesia erianthaWillemetia eriophoraSalsola lanuginosaSalsola erianthaBassia erianthaBassia latifoliaBassia londesiaChenolea eriophoraEchinopsilon eriophorusBassia eriantha