Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
peruviana
ID:
557125

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 13(2): 102 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000556457

Common Names

  • Peruvian Orache
  • Peruvian Saltbush
  • Peruviana Saltbush

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Synonyms

  • Chenopodium cinereum Moq. [unknown]

Description

Atriplex peruviana (also called Peruvian Saltbush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Andean region of South America. It has a woody stem with small, ovate to oblong leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, open areas such as hillsides and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Atriplex peruviana is used as a food source for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and to provide cover for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Atriplex peruviana has small, greenish-yellow flowers and small, brownish-black seeds. The seedlings are small, with ovate-shaped leaves and a reddish-brown stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Atriplex peruviana is a low-growing, mat-forming, evergreen shrub that typically grows to 6-12” tall and as wide. It is native to western North America. It is noted for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate drought, heat, wind, and salt. It is best grown in well-drained, sandy or gravelly soils in full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Atriplex peruviana

Atriplex peruviana is native to Peru and Ecuador.

Atriplex peruviana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Atriplex peruviana?

Atriplex peruviana

What type of plant is Atriplex peruviana?

Atriplex peruviana is a type of shrub.

Where does Atriplex peruviana grow?

Atriplex peruviana is native to South America.

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,