Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
hymenelytra
ID:
556813

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Torr.) S.Watson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 9: 119 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000556145

Common Names

  • Hymenelytra Saltbush
  • Hymenelytra Orache
  • Hymenelytra Atriplex

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Synonyms

  • Obione hymenelytra Torr. [unknown]

Description

Atriplex hymenelytra (also called Desert Saltbush, among many other common names) is a shrub or subshrub, typically reaching up to 1 m in height. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in dry, sandy soils in deserts, scrublands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Atriplex hymenelytra 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 hymenelytra 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 hymenelytra

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

Atriplex hymenelytra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Atriplex hymenelytra?

Atriplex hymenelytra

What is the common name of Atriplex hymenelytra?

Desert Holly

What is the natural habitat of Atriplex hymenelytra?

It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2665372: Based on the initial data import
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.