Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
acanthocarpa
ID:
556420

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Torr.) S.Watson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 9: 117 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000555752

Common Names

  • Atriplex acanthocarpa
  • Spinyfruit Atriplex
  • Acanthocarpa Atriplex

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Synonyms

  • Obione acanthocarpa Torr. [unknown]
  • Atriplex acanthocarpa acanthocarpa [unknown]

Description

Atriplex acanthocarpa (also called Spiny-fruited Saltbush, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows to a height of up to 1 m (3 ft) and has small, yellow-green flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Atriplex acanthocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and rheumatism.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Atriplex acanthocarpa sub. coahuilensis J.Henrickson
Atriplex acanthocarpa sub. pringlei (Standl.) J.Henrickson
Atriplex acanthocarpa sub. stewartii (I.M.Johnston) J.Henrickson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Atriplex acanthocarpa has small yellow flowers, with each flower having four petals. Its seeds are small, round and black, and its seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Atriplex acanthocarpa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be kept in a sunny position and watered regularly.

Where to Find Atriplex acanthocarpa

Atriplex acanthocarpa can be found in Central Asia, particularly in Iran and Afghanistan.

Atriplex acanthocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Atriplex acanthocarpa?

Atriplex acanthocarpa

What is the family of Atriplex acanthocarpa?

Amaranthaceae

What is the common name of Atriplex acanthocarpa?

Spiny-fruited Saltbush

Species in the Atriplex genus

Atriplex erigavoensis, Atriplex intracontinentalis, Atriplex eremitis, Atriplex abata, Atriplex acanthocarpa, Atriplex acutibractea, Atriplex acutiloba, Atriplex alaschanica, Atriplex altaica, Atriplex amboensis, Atriplex ameghinoi, Atriplex amnicola, Atriplex angulata, Atriplex aptera, Atriplex argentea, Atriplex argentina, Atriplex asphaltitis, Atriplex asplundii, Atriplex atacamensis, Atriplex aucheri, Atriplex australasica, Atriplex barclayana, Atriplex billardieri, Atriplex boecheri, Atriplex bonnevillensis, Atriplex braunii, Atriplex buchananii, Atriplex bunburyana, Atriplex californica, Atriplex cana, Atriplex canescens, Atriplex centralasiatica, Atriplex chamaeclada, Atriplex chapinii, Atriplex chenopodioides, Atriplex chilensis, Atriplex chizae, Atriplex cinerea, Atriplex clivicola, Atriplex codonocarpa, Atriplex colerei, Atriplex confertifolia, Atriplex coquimbana, Atriplex cordifolia, Atriplex cordobensis, Atriplex cordulata, Atriplex coriacea, Atriplex cornigera, Atriplex coronata, Atriplex corrugata,

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2664997: Based on the initial data import
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.