Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
argentea
ID:
556480

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Gen. N. Amer. Pl. 1: 198 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000555812

Common Names

  • Atriplex argentea
  • Silver Atriplex
  • Argentea Atriplex

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Synonyms

  • Obione argentea Moq. [unknown]
  • Atriplex argentea argentea [unknown]
  • Atriplex argentea argentea [unknown]

Description

Atriplex argentea (also called Silverbush, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with silvery-gray foliage and small yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sandy soils in scrublands, grasslands, and along the coast.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Atriplex argentea var. caput-medusae (Eastw.) Fosberg
Atriplex argentea var. expansa (S.Watson) S.L.Welsh & Reveal
Atriplex argentea var. hillmanii M.E.Jones
Atriplex argentea var. longitrichoma (Stutz, G.L.Chu & S.C.Sand.) S.L.Welsh
Atriplex argentea var. rydbergii (Standl.) S.L.Welsh

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Atriplex argentea 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 argentea 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 argentea

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

Atriplex argentea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Atriplex argentea?

Atriplex argentea

What is the family of Atriplex argentea?

Amaranthaceae

What is the common name of Atriplex argentea?

Silver 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,

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