Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
pacifica
ID:
557054

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Nelson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 17: 99 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000556386



Common Names

  • Pacific Saltbush
  • Pacific Orache
  • Pacific Orach


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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Atriplex pacifica has small, greenish-yellow flowers and small, brownish-black seeds. The seedlings are small, with ovate-shaped leaves and a reddish-brown stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Atriplex pacifica 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 pacifica

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

Atriplex pacifica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Atriplex pacifica?

Atriplex pacifica

What is the common name of Atriplex pacifica?

Saltbush

Where is Atriplex pacifica found?

Atriplex pacifica is found in Australia and New Zealand

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-2665596: Based on the initial data import
Aven Nelson (1859-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Nelson' in the authors string.