Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
cryptocarpa
ID:
556632

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aellen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 71: 228 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000555964



Common Names

  • Atriplex cryptocarpa
  • Cryptocarp Atriplex
  • Cryptocarpa Atriplex


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Description

Atriplex cryptocarpa (also called Cryptocarp Atriplex, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Amaranthaceae family. It is native to South America 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 cryptocarpa 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 cryptocarpa 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 cryptocarpa is a perennial shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Atriplex cryptocarpa

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

Atriplex cryptocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Atriplex cryptocarpa?

Atriplex cryptocarpa

What are the common names of Atriplex cryptocarpa?

Cryptic Saltbush, Cryptic Orache

What is the natural habitat of Atriplex cryptocarpa?

Atriplex cryptocarpa 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-2665206: Based on the initial data import
Paul Aellen (1896-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aellen' in the authors string.