Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
laevis
ID:
556856

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ledeb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. 1: 10 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000556188



Common Names

  • Laevis Saltbush
  • Laevis Orache
  • Laevis Atriplex


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Synonyms

  • Atriplex littoralis patens Litv. [unknown]
  • Atriplex littoralis stepposa Kitag. [unknown]
  • Atriplex patens (Litv.) Iljin [unknown]
  • Atriplex patula tatarica Trautv. [unknown]
  • Atriplex laevis patens (Litv.) Grubov [unknown]
  • Atriplex littoralis stepposa Kitag. [unknown]

Description

Atriplex laevis (also called Smooth 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 laevis 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 laevis 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 laevis 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 laevis

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

Atriplex laevis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Atriplex laevis?

Atriplex laevis

What type of plant is Atriplex laevis?

Atriplex laevis is a type of shrub.

Where does Atriplex laevis grow?

Atriplex laevis is native to Europe and Asia.

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,