Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
quadrivalvata
ID:
557189

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
cmp

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 35: 182 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000556521



Common Names

  • Four-Valved Orache
  • Four-Valved Saltbush
  • Quadrivalvata Saltbush


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Synonyms

  • Atriplex hochreutineri R.H.Anderson & Aellen [unknown]
  • Haloxanthium quadrivalvatum (Diels) Ulbr. [unknown]
  • Atriplex quadrivalvata quadrivalvata [unknown]

Description

Atriplex quadrivalvata (also called Four-valved Orache, among many other common names) is a small, annual herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Atriplex quadrivalvata 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Atriplex quadrivalvata var. sessilifolia (Ising) Ising

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Atriplex quadrivalvata has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. Its seedlings are small, round, and have a thick, waxy coating.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Atriplex quadrivalvata is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the southwestern United States. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Atriplex quadrivalvata

Atriplex quadrivalvata is native to the Mediterranean region.

Atriplex quadrivalvata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Atriplex quadrivalvata?

Atriplex quadrivalvata

What is the growth habit of Atriplex quadrivalvata?

Atriplex quadrivalvata is an annual herb with a prostrate to erect growth habit.

What is the native range of Atriplex quadrivalvata?

Atriplex quadrivalvata is native to the southwestern United States and northern 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,

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