Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
portulacoides
ID:
557148

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1053 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000556480

Common Names

  • Portulaca-Like Orache
  • Portulaca-Like Saltbush
  • Portulacoides Saltbush

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Synonyms

  • Obione portulacoides (L.) Moq. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium portulacoides (L.) Thunb. [unknown]
  • Halimione portulacoides (L.) Aellen [unknown]
  • Halimus portulacoides (L.) Dumort. [unknown]
  • Atriplex portulacoides erecta (Gaudin) Maire [unknown]
  • Atriplex angustifolia erecta Gaudin [unknown]

Description

Atriplex portulacoides (also called Purslane-like Saltbush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. 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 portulacoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Atriplex portulacoides has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with round, fleshy leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Atriplex portulacoides is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). It is a low-maintenance plant and requires minimal care.

Where to Find Atriplex portulacoides

Atriplex portulacoides is native to the Mediterranean region.

Atriplex portulacoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Atriplex portulacoides?

Atriplex portulacoides

What type of plant is Atriplex portulacoides?

Atriplex portulacoides is a type of shrub.

Where does Atriplex portulacoides grow?

Atriplex portulacoides is native to the Mediterranean 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,

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