Status:
valid
Authors:
C.A.Mey. ex Bong.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1833
Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg, Sér. 6, Sci. Math., Seconde Pt. Sci. Nat. 2: 160 (1833)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000556080
Common Names
- Gmelin's Saltbush
- Gmelinii
- Atriplex
Synonyms
- Atriplex angustifolia obtusa Cham. [unknown]
- Atriplex gmelinii zosterifolia (Hook.) Moq. [unknown]
- Atriplex patula obtusa (Cham.) H.M.Hall & Clem. [unknown]
- Atriplex patula obtusa (Cham.) M.Peck [unknown]
- Atriplex patula zosterifolia (Hook.) C.L.Hitchc. [unknown]
- Atriplex zosterifolia (Hook.) S.Watson [unknown]
- Atriplex patula obtusa (Cham.) C.L.Hitchc. [unknown]
- Atriplex gmelinii gmelinii [unknown]
Description
Atriplex gmelinii (also called Gmelin's saltbush, 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 gmelinii 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 gmelinii var. alaskensis (S.Watson) S.L.Welsh
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Atriplex gmelinii has small yellow flowers, with the seeds being small and black. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Atriplex gmelinii 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 gmelinii
Atriplex gmelinii is native to North America and can be found in dry, open areas.
Atriplex gmelinii FAQ
What is the growth rate of Atriplex gmelinii?
Atriplex gmelinii has a slow to moderate growth rate.
What type of soil does Atriplex gmelinii prefer?
Atriplex gmelinii prefers sandy, well-drained soils.
What is the average lifespan of Atriplex gmelinii?
Atriplex gmelinii 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,