Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
obconica
ID:
557028

Status:
valid

Authors:
Paul G.Wilson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 4: 324 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000556360



Common Names

  • Obconic Saltbush
  • Obconic Orache
  • Obconic Orach


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Description

Atriplex obconica (also called Obconica 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 obconica is used as a food source for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and to provide cover for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Atriplex obconica has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with round, fleshy leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Atriplex obconica is a low-growing, mat-forming, evergreen shrub that typically grows to 6-12” tall and as wide. It is native to western North America. It is noted for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate drought, heat, wind, and salt. It is best grown in well-drained, sandy or gravelly soils in full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Atriplex obconica

Atriplex obconica can be found in dry, sandy or gravelly soils in temperate regions of the world.

Atriplex obconica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Atriplex obconica?

Atriplex obconica

What is the common name of Atriplex obconica?

Obconic saltbush

Where is Atriplex obconica found?

Atriplex obconica 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-2665572: Based on the initial data import
Paul Graham Wilson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paul G.Wilson' in the authors string.