Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
welshii
ID:
557402

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.A.Hanson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Stud. Syst. Bot. 1: 1 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000556734

Common Names

  • Atriplex welshii
  • Welsh's Orache
  • Welsh's Saltbush

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Synonyms

  • Atriplex gardneri welshii (C.Hanson) S.L.Welsh [unknown]

Description

Atriplex welshii (also called Welsh's saltbush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to western North America. It is characterized by its grey-green leaves that are triangular in shape and have a woolly texture. It is found in dry, sandy, and salty soils, such as in deserts and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Atriplex welshii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Atriplex welshii has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in small spikes. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Atriplex welshii is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that is easy to cultivate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or division.

Where to Find Atriplex welshii

Atriplex welshii is native to the western United States and northern Mexico.

Atriplex welshii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Atriplex welshii?

Atriplex welshii

What type of plant is Atriplex welshii?

It is a shrub or small tree

What is the natural habitat of Atriplex welshii?

It is found in dry areas of the western United States

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-2665925: Based on the initial data import
Craig Alfred Hanson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Hanson' in the authors string.