Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
rotundifolia
ID:
557217

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Moq.) Dombey ex Standl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 13(2): 477 (1937

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000556549



Common Names

  • Round-Leaved Orache
  • Round-Leaved Saltbush
  • Rotundifolia Saltbush


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Synonyms

  • Atriplex espostoi Speg. [unknown]
  • Obione rotundifolia Moq. [unknown]

Description

Atriplex rotundifolia (also called Round-leaved 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 rotundifolia is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Atriplex rotundifolia 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 rotundifolia can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Atriplex rotundifolia

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

Atriplex rotundifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Atriplex rotundifolia?

Atriplex rotundifolia

What is the growth habit of Atriplex rotundifolia?

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

What is the native range of Atriplex rotundifolia?

Atriplex rotundifolia 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2665747: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dombey (1742-1794): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dombey' in the authors string.
Christian Horace Benedict Alfred Moquin-Tandon (1804-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moq.' in the authors string.