Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
infrequens
ID:
556831

Status:
valid

Authors:
Paul G.Wilson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 4: 323 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000556163



Common Names

  • Infrequens Saltbush
  • Infrequens Orache
  • Infrequens Atriplex


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Synonyms

  • Atriplex microcarpa Benth. [unknown]
  • Atriplex prostrata microcarpa Maiden & Betche [unknown]
  • Atriplex semibaccata microcarpa (F.Muell. ex Maiden & Betche) Aellen [unknown]

Description

Atriplex infrequens (also called Rare Orache, among many other common names) is an annual herb, typically reaching up to 1 m in height. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in dry, sandy soils in deserts, scrublands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Atriplex infrequens 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 infrequens has small, greenish flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, brown, and triangular in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Atriplex infrequens is a low-growing, spreading annual that is native to the western United States. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in early spring or late fall. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be thinned to allow for adequate spacing.

Where to Find Atriplex infrequens

Atriplex infrequens can be found in the deserts of the western United States and northern Mexico.

Atriplex infrequens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Atriplex infrequens?

Atriplex infrequens

What is the common name of Atriplex infrequens?

Infrequent Orache

What is the natural habitat of Atriplex infrequens?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2665389: Based on the initial data import
Paul Graham Wilson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paul G.Wilson' in the authors string.