Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
aptera
ID:
556471

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Nelson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 34: 356 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000555803

Common Names

  • Atriplex aptera
  • Wingless Atriplex
  • Aptera Atriplex

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Synonyms

  • Atriplex gardneri aptera (A.Nelson) S.L.Welsh & Crompton [unknown]

Description

Atriplex aptera (also called Alkali Saltbush, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and gray-green foliage. It is native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, and is found in dry, salty soils in deserts, salt flats, and along the coast.

Uses & Benefits

Atriplex aptera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Atriplex aptera 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 aptera is a perennial shrub that grows in dry, sandy soils in full sun. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn. The plant is drought tolerant and does not require much water.

Where to Find Atriplex aptera

Atriplex aptera is native to North America and can be found in dry, open areas.

Atriplex aptera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Atriplex aptera?

Atriplex aptera

What is the family of Atriplex aptera?

Amaranthaceae

What is the common name of Atriplex aptera?

Wingless 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-2665044: Based on the initial data import
Aven Nelson (1859-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Nelson' in the authors string.