Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
rosea
ID:
557208

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1763

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 2 : 1493 (1763)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000556540



Common Names

  • Rose Orache
  • Rose Saltbush
  • Rosea Saltbush


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Synonyms

  • Atriplex alba Scop. [unknown]
  • Atriplex albicans Besser [unknown]
  • Atriplex arenicola Hauman [unknown]
  • Atriplex arenicola albescens Hauman [unknown]
  • Atriplex argentea Schrad. ex Moq. [unknown]
  • Atriplex axillaris Ten. [unknown]
  • Atriplex besseriana Schult. [unknown]
  • Atriplex foliolosa Link [unknown]
  • Atriplex foliosa Guss. ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Atriplex graeci Tineo [unknown]
  • Atriplex monoica Weigel [unknown]
  • Atriplex monoica Moench [unknown]
  • Atriplex polysperma Ten. [unknown]
  • Atriplex rosea foliolosa (Link) Cout. [unknown]
  • Atriplex rosea terraconensis (Sennen) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
  • Atriplex spatiosa A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Atriplex terraconensis Sennen [unknown]
  • Atriplex verticillata Cav. ex Lag. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium roseum (L.) E.H.L.Krause [unknown]

Description

Atriplex rosea (also called Rosy 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 rosea is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Atriplex rosea 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 rosea is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate salty soils.

Where to Find Atriplex rosea

Atriplex rosea is native to the Mediterranean region.

Atriplex rosea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Atriplex rosea?

Atriplex rosea

What is the growth habit of Atriplex rosea?

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

What is the native range of Atriplex rosea?

Atriplex rosea 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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