Atriplex neomexicana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
neomexicana
ID:
556991
Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 21: 67 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000556323
Common Names
- New Mexico Saltbush
- New Mexico Orache
- New Mexico Orach
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Atriplex neomexicana (also called New Mexico 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 neomexicana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Atriplex neomexicana 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Atriplex neomexicana is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). It is a low-maintenance plant and requires minimal care.
Where to Find Atriplex neomexicana
Atriplex neomexicana can be found in the southwestern United States and Mexico.
Atriplex neomexicana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Atriplex neomexicana?
Atriplex neomexicana
What is the common name of Atriplex neomexicana?
New Mexico saltbush
Where is Atriplex neomexicana found?
Atriplex neomexicana is found in the United States and Mexico
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-2665535: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.