Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
patula
ID:
557089

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1053 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000556421



Common Names

  • Common Orache
  • Common Saltbush
  • Mat Saltbush


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Synonyms

  • Atriplex hastata patula (L.) E.Pons [unknown]
  • Atriplex patula producta (Guss.) Giardina & Raimondo [unknown]
  • Atriplex patula producta Guss. [unknown]
  • Atriplex agrestis Schur [unknown]
  • Atriplex amana Post [unknown]
  • Atriplex angustifolia Sm. [unknown]
  • Atriplex erecta Huds. [unknown]
  • Atriplex hastata patula (L.) Farw. [unknown]
  • Atriplex hastilifolia Rchb. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Atriplex macrodira Guss. [unknown]
  • Atriplex nemorensis Schur [unknown]
  • Atriplex patula amana (Post) Aellen [unknown]
  • Atriplex patula angustifolia Rodway [unknown]
  • Atriplex polymorpha Coss., Germ. & Wedd. [unknown]
  • Atriplex procumbens S.B.Jundz. [unknown]
  • Atriplex recta Schur [unknown]
  • Atriplex salina Desf. [unknown]
  • Atriplex virgata Scop. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium angustifolium (Sm.) E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Chenopodium zosterifolium Hook. [unknown]
  • Atriplex oblongifolia patula (L.) Westerl. [unknown]
  • Atriplex patula japonica H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Atriplex patula patula [unknown]
  • Atriplex patula patula [unknown]

Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Atriplex patula sub. austroafricana Aellen
Atriplex patula sub. verreauxii (Moq.) Aellen

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Atriplex patula 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 patula 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 patula

Atriplex patula is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa.

Atriplex patula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Atriplex patula?

Atriplex patula

What is the common name of Atriplex patula?

Saltbush

Where is Atriplex patula found?

Atriplex patula 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,

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