Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
centralasiatica
ID:
556565

Status:
valid

Authors:
Iljin

Source:
cmp

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 6: 102 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000555897

Common Names

  • Central Asian Saltbush
  • Central Asian Orache
  • Central Asian's Saltbush

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Synonyms

  • Atriplex centralasiatica macrobracteata H.C.Fu & Z.Y.Chu [unknown]
  • Atriplex sibirica centralasiatica (Iljin) Grubov [unknown]
  • Obione centralasiatica (Iljin) Kitag. [unknown]
  • Atriplex centralasiatica centralasiatica [unknown]

Description

Atriplex centralasiatica (also called Central Asian Saltbush, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and gray-green foliage. It is native to Central Asia, and is found in dry, salty soils in deserts, salt flats, and along the coast.

Uses & Benefits

Atriplex centralasiatica 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 centralasiatica var. megalotheca (Popov) G.L.Chu

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Atriplex centralasiatica 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 centralasiatica 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 centralasiatica

Atriplex centralasiatica can be found in Central Asia.

Atriplex centralasiatica FAQ

What is the growth rate of Atriplex centralasiatica?

Atriplex centralasiatica has a slow to moderate growth rate.

What type of soil does Atriplex centralasiatica prefer?

Atriplex centralasiatica prefers sandy, well-drained soils.

What is the average lifespan of Atriplex centralasiatica?

Atriplex centralasiatica 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,

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