Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
glabriuscula
ID:
556732

Status:
valid

Authors:
Edmondston

Source:
cmp

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Fl. Shetland : 39 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000556064



Common Names

  • Smooth Saltbush
  • Glabriuscula
  • Atriplex


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Synonyms

  • Atriplex babingtonii J.Woods [unknown]
  • Atriplex glabriuscula oblanceolata Vict. & J.Rousseau [unknown]
  • Atriplex hastata oblanceolata (Vict. & J.Rousseau) B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Atriplex patula glabriuscula (Edmondston) H.M.Hall & Clem. [unknown]
  • Atriplex patula oblanceolata (Vict. & J.Rousseau) B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Atriplex glabriuscula glabriuscula [unknown]

Description

Atriplex glabriuscula (also called smooth saltbush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It is a salt-tolerant plant, often found in dry, salty, and alkaline soils. It grows in a variety of habitats, including deserts, salt flats, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Atriplex glabriuscula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Atriplex glabriuscula var. acadiensis (Tascher.) S.L.Welsh
Atriplex glabriuscula var. franktonii (Tascher.) S.L.Welsh

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Atriplex glabriuscula has small, greenish-yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Atriplex glabriuscula 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 glabriuscula

Atriplex glabriuscula can be found in Central and South America.

Atriplex glabriuscula FAQ

What is the growth rate of Atriplex glabriuscula?

Atriplex glabriuscula has a slow to moderate growth rate.

What type of soil does Atriplex glabriuscula prefer?

Atriplex glabriuscula prefers sandy, well-drained soils.

What is the average lifespan of Atriplex glabriuscula?

Atriplex glabriuscula has an average lifespan of 10-15 years.

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-2665299: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Edmondston (1825-1846): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Edmondston' in the authors string.