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Report for Lygeum spartum Loefl. ex L.

updated: Mar 28th 2018, 5:42 pm see all updates

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Family	Poaceae
Genus	Lygeum
Species	spartum
Author	Loefl. ex L.
Infraspecific	subsp.
Infraspecfic Author
Pictures
Plant type	psammophile
Life form	Perennial grass
Ecotypes	unknown
Max. salinity	108 mM Previously was: empty
Germination	unknown
Salt glands and bladders	unknown
Photosynthesis Pathway	C4
Molecular data
Microbial interactions and mycorrhizal status	Yes Previously was: unknown
Bioremediation	Yes Previously was: unknown
antioxidants
Secondary Metabolites
Compatible Solutes
Habitat	C1.5 Permanent inland saline and brackish lakes, ponds and pools
Economic use
Distribution
Distribution (text)	Africa - north Monegros saline wetlands (41º 25.5’N, 0° 9.9’W) Spain Previously was: Africa - north Monegros saline wetlands (41º 25.5’N, 0° 9.9’W)
Miscellaneous notes
References	Caravaca, F., M. M. Aiguacil, P. Torres and A. Roldan (2005) Plant type mediates rhizospheric microbial activities and soil aggregation in a semiarid Mediterranean salt marsh. Geoderma. 124, 3-4, 375-382. (see details) 2 Plants associated with this reference: Lygeum spartum Suaeda vera Castaneda, C., J. Herrero and J. A. Conesa (2013) Distribution, morphology and habitats of saline wetlands: a case study from Monegros, Spain. Geologica Acta. 11, 4, 371-388. (see details) 10 Plants associated with this reference: Arthrocnemum macrostachyum Frankenia pulverulenta Halopeplis amplexicaulis Lygeum spartum Microcnemum coralloides Salicornia patula Salicornia perennans Sphenopus divaricatus Suaeda vera Tamarix canariensis Macia-Vicente, J. G., H. B. Jansson, S. K. Abdullah, E. Descals, J. Salinas and L. V. Lopez-Llorca (2008) Fungal root endophytes from natural vegetation in Mediterranean environments with special reference to Fusarium spp. Fems Microbiology Ecology. 64, 1, 90-105. (see details) 2 Plants associated with this reference: Arthrocnemum macrostachyum Lygeum spartum Rogel, J. A., F. A. Ariza and R. O. Silla (2000) Soil salinity and moisture gradients and plant zonation in Mediterranean salt marshes of Southeast Spain. Wetlands. 20, 2, 357-372. (see details) 3 Plants associated with this reference: Atriplex glauca Lygeum spartum Suaeda vera Rogel, J. A., R. O. Silla and F. A. Ariza (2001) Edaphic characterization and soil ionic composition influencing plant zonation in a semiarid Mediterranean salt marsh. Geoderma. 99, 1-2, 81-98. (see details) 1 Plants associated with this reference: Lygeum spartum

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