Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
suberecta
ID:
557312

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.Verd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 6: 418 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000556644

Common Names

  • Suberect Saltbush
  • Suberecta
  • Atriplex

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Description

Atriplex suberecta (also called Upright Saltbush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It grows to a height of up to 2 meters and has an upright, spreading crown. Its leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and have a silvery-green color. It is found in arid and semi-arid regions, and prefers well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Atriplex suberecta is used as a food source for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Atriplex suberecta has small, green flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, black and triangular in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Atriplex suberecta can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Seeds should be sown in early spring or late summer. The seedlings should be transplanted to individual containers when they are large enough to handle. Atriplex suberecta can also be propagated from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they are established.

Where to Find Atriplex suberecta

Atriplex suberecta can be found in the United States.

Atriplex suberecta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Atriplex suberecta?

Atriplex suberecta

What is the common name of Atriplex suberecta?

Suberect Saltbush

What is the natural habitat of Atriplex suberecta?

Atriplex suberecta is found in dry, sandy soils and is native to western North 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,

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