Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
canescens
ID:
556552

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pursh) Nutt.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Gen. N. Amer. Pl. 1: 197 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000555884

Common Names

  • Canescens Saltbush
  • Canescens Orache
  • Canescens's Saltbush

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Synonyms

  • Atriplex angustior Cockerell [unknown]
  • Atriplex berlandieri Moq. [unknown]
  • Atriplex canescens angustifolia (Torr.) S.Watson [unknown]
  • Atriplex canescens macilenta Jeps. [unknown]
  • Atriplex canescens occidentalis (Torr. & Frém.) S.L.Welsh & Stutz [unknown]
  • Atriplex fruticosa Nutt. ex Moq. [unknown]
  • Atriplex heterophylla Nutt. ex Moq. [unknown]
  • Atriplex occidentalis (Torr. & Frém.) D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Atriplex tetraptera (Benth.) Rydb. [unknown]
  • Calligonum canescens Pursh [unknown]
  • Obione canescens (Pursh) Moq. [unknown]
  • Pterochiton canescens (Pursh) Nutt. [unknown]
  • Pterochiton occidentale Torr. & Frém. [unknown]
  • Obione occidentalis (Torr. & Frém.) Moq. [unknown]
  • Obione occidentalis angustifolia Torr. [unknown]
  • Obione tetraptera Benth. [unknown]
  • Obione berlandieri (Moq.) Moq. [unknown]
  • Atriplex canescens canescens [unknown]
  • Atriplex canescens canescens [unknown]

Description

Atriplex canescens (also called Hoary 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 canescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a windbreak, soil stabilizer, and for erosion control. The plant has edible leaves and can be used as a source of food.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Atriplex canescens var. linearis (S.Watson) Munz
Atriplex canescens sub. macropoda (Rose & Standl.) H.M.Hall & Clem.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Atriplex canescens has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, reddish-brown, and are dispersed by wind. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Atriplex canescens 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 canescens

Atriplex canescens can be found in the western United States.

Atriplex canescens FAQ

What is the growth rate of Atriplex canescens?

Atriplex canescens has a slow to moderate growth rate.

What type of soil does Atriplex canescens prefer?

Atriplex canescens prefers sandy, well-drained soils.

What is the average lifespan of Atriplex canescens?

Atriplex canescens has an average lifespan of 10-15 years.

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-2665120: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
Frederick Traugott Pursh (1774-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pursh' in the authors string.