Description
Atriplex longipes (also called Long-Stalked Orache, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in dry, sandy soils, often near the coast.
Uses & Benefits
Atriplex longipes is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and diuretic properties. It is also used to treat digestive disorders, reduce fever, and improve circulation. Additionally, it is used as an herbal remedy for various ailments such as headaches, colds, and flu.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Atriplex longipes 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Atriplex longipes 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.