Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
holocarpa
ID:
556803

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Rep. Pl. Babbage's Exped. : 19 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000556135



Common Names

  • Holo Carp Atriplex
  • Holo Carp Saltbush
  • Holo Carp Orache


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Synonyms

  • Senniella spongiosa holocarpa (F.Muell.) Aellen [unknown]
  • Atriplex pterocarpa Ewart & Jean White [unknown]
  • Atriplex spongiosa holocarpa (F.Muell.) J.M.Black [unknown]
  • Senniella spongiosa microcarpa Aellen [unknown]
  • Senniella spongiosa xylocarpa Aellen [unknown]

Description

Atriplex holocarpa (also called wholefruit 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 holocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for wildlife. It is also used for erosion control and in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Atriplex holocarpa has small yellow flowers, with the seeds being small and black. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Atriplex holocarpa is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a sandy, well-drained soil. Water regularly until established.

Where to Find Atriplex holocarpa

Atriplex holocarpa can be found in Australia, primarily in the states of New South Wales and Queensland.

Atriplex holocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Atriplex holocarpa?

Atriplex holocarpa

What is the common name of Atriplex holocarpa?

Holo Carp Saltbush

What is the natural habitat of Atriplex holocarpa?

It is native to western North America and is found in dry, open areas, such as deserts and rocky hillsides.

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,

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