Status:
valid
Authors:
de Lange & D.A.Norton
Source:
cmp
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 38: 553 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000556134
Common Names
- Holloway's Saltbush
- Holloway's Orache
- Holloway's Atriplex
Description
Atriplex hollowayi (also called Holloway'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 hollowayi is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and diuretic properties. It is also used to treat digestive disorders, reduce fever, and improve circulation. Additionally, it is used as an herbal remedy for various ailments such as headaches, colds, and flu.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Atriplex hollowayi 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 hollowayi is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a sandy, well-drained soil. Water regularly until established.
Where to Find Atriplex hollowayi
Atriplex hollowayi can be found in Australia, primarily in the states of New South Wales and Queensland.
Atriplex hollowayi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Atriplex hollowayi?
Atriplex hollowayi
What is the common name of Atriplex hollowayi?
Holloway's Saltbush
What is the natural habitat of Atriplex hollowayi?
It is native to western North America and is found in dry, open areas, such as deserts and rocky hillsides.
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,