Atriplex zahlensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zahlensis
ID:
557408
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mouterde
Source:
cmp
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Nouv. Fl. Liban Syrie 1: 415 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000556740
Common Names
- Atriplex zahlensis
- Zahl's Orache
- Zahl's Saltbush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Atriplex zahlensis (also called Zahl'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 zahlensis 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 zahlensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Atriplex zahlensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light.
Where to Find Atriplex zahlensis
Atriplex zahlensis is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Atriplex zahlensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Atriplex zahlensis?
Atriplex zahlensis
What type of plant is Atriplex zahlensis?
It is a shrub or small tree
What is the natural habitat of Atriplex zahlensis?
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-2665930: Based on the initial data import
Paul Mouterde (1892-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mouterde' in the authors string.