Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
cristata
ID:
556626

Status:
valid

Authors:
Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 4: 959 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000555958



Common Names

  • Atriplex cristata
  • Crested Atriplex
  • Cristata Atriplex


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Synonyms

  • Atriplex aldamae Griseb. [unknown]
  • Atriplex arenaria Nutt. [unknown]
  • Atriplex confinis Standl. [unknown]
  • Atriplex cristata arenaria (Nutt.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Atriplex littoralis (Jacq.) Fawc. & Rendle [unknown]
  • Atriplex mucronata Raf. [unknown]
  • Atriplex pentandra Standl. [unknown]
  • Atriplex pentandra arenaria (Nutt.) H.M.Hall & Clem. [unknown]
  • Atriplex pentandra confinis (Standl.) H.M.Hall & Clem. [unknown]
  • Atriplex rosea arenaria (Nutt.) Dostál [unknown]
  • Axyris pentandra Jacq. [unknown]
  • Obione pentandra (Jacq.) Ulbr. [unknown]
  • Obione arenaria (Nutt.) Moq. [unknown]
  • Obione cristata Moq. [unknown]

Description

Atriplex cristata (also called Cristate Atriplex, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Amaranthaceae family. It is native to Europe and is typically found in dry, sandy habitats. It is a low-growing, mat-forming annual herb with small, grey-green, triangular-shaped leaves and small, green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Atriplex cristata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Atriplex cristata has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, reddish-brown, and are dispersed by wind. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Atriplex cristata can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, divide the plant in spring or early summer. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-draining soil in a warm, sunny location. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and the seeds should germinate in 1-2 weeks.

Where to Find Atriplex cristata

Atriplex cristata can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Atriplex cristata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Atriplex cristata?

Atriplex cristata

What are the common names of Atriplex cristata?

Crested Saltbush, Crested Orache

What is the natural habitat of Atriplex cristata?

Atriplex cristata is found in dry, sandy, or rocky 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-2665200: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humb.' in the authors string.
Aimé Bonpland (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonpl.' in the authors string.