Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
altaica
ID:
556453

Status:
valid

Authors:
Suchor.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 111: 176 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000555785

Common Names

  • Atriplex altaica
  • Altaic Atriplex
  • Altaica Atriplex

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Description

Atriplex altaica (also called Altaic Atriplex, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Amaranthaceae family. It is native to Central Asia and is typically found in dry, sandy habitats. It is a low-growing, mat-forming annual herb with small, grey-green, triangular-shaped leaves and small, green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Atriplex altaica 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Atriplex altaica 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 altaica 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 altaica

Atriplex altaica is native to Central Asia and can be found in dry, open areas.

Atriplex altaica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Atriplex altaica?

Atriplex altaica

What is the family of Atriplex altaica?

Amaranthaceae

What is the common name of Atriplex altaica?

Altaic Atriplex

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,