Hemichroa (plant)

Hemichroa
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Order:	Caryophyllales
Family:	Amaranthaceae
Subfamily:	Polycnemoideae
Genus:	Hemichroa ; R.Br., 1810
Species
	Hemichroa diandra ; Hemichroa mesembryanthema ; Hemichroa pentandra ;

Last updated October 24, 2025

Hemichroa is a small genus of plants in the family Amaranthaceae containing three species. It is endemic to Australia.

Description

Hemichroa is a genus of succulent, halophytic, perennial herbs and shrubs. They are found coastally as well as in salt marshes and around inland salt lakes.^[1]

References

↑ "Hemichroa R.Br". FloraBase. Western Australian Herbarium. Archived from the original on 2011-03-17. Retrieved 2012-05-23.

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[1] "Hemichroa R.Br". FloraBase. Western Australian Herbarium. Archived from the original on 2011-03-17. Retrieved 2012-05-23.

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