Atriplex leucocladum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leucocladum
ID:
1295532
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
tro
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 4: 915 1879
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294870
Common Names
- Cotton-thorn
- Cottonthorn
- Cotton Thorn
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Atriplex leucocladum (also called White-Stemmed Saltbush, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to Australia. It has small, grey-green, succulent leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in arid and semi-arid areas, and is found in sandy soils and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Atriplex leucocladum is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for erosion control and revegetation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Atriplex leucocladum has small, greenish-yellow flowers and small, winged fruits. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Atriplex leucocladum is a low-growing, annual shrub that grows in dry, sandy soils. It is tolerant of drought and can be propagated from seed.
Where to Find Atriplex leucocladum
Atriplex leucocladum can be found in areas of the Mediterranean, Middle East, and Central Asia.
Atriplex leucocladum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Atriplex leucocladum?
Atriplex leucocladum
What type of plant is Atriplex leucocladum?
It is an annual herb.
Where is Atriplex leucocladum found?
It is found in the Caucasus region.
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 tro-7200977: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.