Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
glauca
ID:
556738

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1763

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 2 : 1493 (1763)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000556070

Common Names

  • Blue Saltbush
  • Glauca
  • Atriplex

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Synonyms

  • Atriplex coriacea Raddi ex Moq. [unknown]
  • Atriplex parvifolia Lowe [unknown]
  • Atriplex stylosa Viv. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium vestitum Thunb. [unknown]
  • Atriplex glauca rotundifolia (Bonnet & Barratte) Maire [unknown]

Description

Atriplex glauca (also called seablite, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It is a salt-tolerant plant, often found in dry, salty, and alkaline soils. It grows in a variety of habitats, including deserts, salt flats, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Atriplex glauca 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 glauca sub. ifniensis (Caball.) Rivas Mart. & al.
Atriplex glauca sub. palaestina (Boiss.) Dobignard
Atriplex glauca sub. mauritanica (Boiss. & Reut.) Dobignard

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Atriplex glauca 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 glauca can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, divide the plant in spring or early summer. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-draining soil in a warm, sunny location. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and the seeds should germinate in 1-2 weeks.

Where to Find Atriplex glauca

Atriplex glauca can be found in Central and South America.

Atriplex glauca FAQ

What is the growth rate of Atriplex glauca?

Atriplex glauca has a slow to moderate growth rate.

What type of soil does Atriplex glauca prefer?

Atriplex glauca prefers sandy, well-drained soils.

What is the average lifespan of Atriplex glauca?

Atriplex glauca 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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