Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
leucoclada
ID:
556889

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 12: 95 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000556221



Common Names

  • Leucoclada Saltbush
  • Leucoclada Orache
  • Leucoclada Atriplex


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Synonyms

  • Atriplex chanicowii Bunge ex Boiss. [unknown]
  • Atriplex inamoena Aellen [unknown]
  • Atriplex laciniata turcomanica Moq. [unknown]
  • Atriplex leptoclada Boiss. & Noë [unknown]
  • Atriplex leucoclada inamoena (Aellen) Zohary [unknown]
  • Atriplex leucoclada mandavillea Al-Turki, & S.Omer & A.Ghafoor [unknown]
  • Atriplex leucoclada turcomanica (Moq.) Aellen [unknown]
  • Atriplex leucoclada turcomanica (Moq.) Zohary [unknown]
  • Atriplex turcomanica (Moq.) Boiss. [unknown]
  • Obione leucoclada (Boiss.) Ulbr. [unknown]
  • Atriplex crystallinum Ehrh. [unknown]
  • Atriplex leucoclada turcomanica Aellen [unknown]

Description

Atriplex leucoclada (also called Leucoclada saltbush, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in dry, sandy, or rocky soils. It is tolerant of drought and salt.

Uses & Benefits

Atriplex leucoclada 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 leucoclada 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 leucoclada 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 leucoclada

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

Atriplex leucoclada FAQ

What is the scientific name of Atriplex leucoclada?

Atriplex leucoclada

What type of plant is Atriplex leucoclada?

Atriplex leucoclada is a type of shrub.

Where does Atriplex leucoclada grow?

Atriplex leucoclada is native to the Mediterranean region.

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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