Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
humifusa
ID:
556808

Status:
valid

Authors:
Paul G.Wilson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 4: 323 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000556140

Common Names

  • Spreading Orache
  • Spreading Saltbush
  • Spreading Atriplex

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Description

Atriplex humifusa (also called Spreading Orache, among many other common names) is an annual herb, typically reaching up to 1 m in height. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and is found in disturbed soils in gardens, fields, and other cultivated habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Atriplex humifusa is used as a food source for wildlife and as an ornamental plant. It is also used for erosion control and in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Atriplex humifusa 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Atriplex humifusa 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 humifusa

Atriplex humifusa is native to western North America, from California to British Columbia.

Atriplex humifusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Atriplex humifusa?

Atriplex humifusa

What is the common name of Atriplex humifusa?

Spreading Orache

What is the natural habitat of Atriplex humifusa?

It is native to Europe and is found in disturbed habitats, such as cultivated fields, roadsides, and waste areas.

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-2665368: Based on the initial data import
Paul Graham Wilson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paul G.Wilson' in the authors string.