Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
humilis
ID:
556809

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 4: 48 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000556141



Common Names

  • Humilis Saltbush
  • Humilis Orache
  • Humilis Atriplex


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Synonyms

  • Atriplex cinerea humilis (F.Muell.) Aellen [unknown]

Description

Atriplex humilis (also called Low Orache, among many other common names) is an annual herb, typically reaching up to 1 m in height. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and is found in disturbed soils in gardens, fields, and other cultivated habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Atriplex humilis 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 humilis 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 humilis 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 humilis

Atriplex humilis is native to western North America, from California to British Columbia.

Atriplex humilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Atriplex humilis?

Atriplex humilis

What is the common name of Atriplex humilis?

Low Orache

What is the natural habitat of Atriplex humilis?

It is native to Europe and is found in disturbed habitats, such as cultivated fields, roadsides, and waste areas.

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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