Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
semibaccata
ID:
557249

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 406 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000556581



Common Names

  • Semibaccate Saltbush
  • Semibaccate Orache
  • Semibaccate Orach


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Synonyms

  • Atriplex denticulata Moq. [unknown]
  • Atriplex flagellaris Wooton & Standl. [unknown]
  • Atriplex neurivalvis Domin [unknown]
  • Atriplex semibaccata appendiculata Aellen [unknown]
  • Atriplex semibaccata biformis Aellen [unknown]
  • Atriplex semibaccata gracilis Aellen [unknown]
  • Atriplex semibaccata melanocarpa Aellen [unknown]
  • Atriplex semibracteata Steud. [unknown]
  • Atriplex stuckertii Gand. [unknown]

Description

Atriplex semibaccata (also called Half-berry 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 semibaccata is used as a food source for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Atriplex semibaccata has small, green flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, black and triangular in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Atriplex semibaccata can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Division of clumps can be done in early spring or fall.

Where to Find Atriplex semibaccata

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

Atriplex semibaccata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Atriplex semibaccata?

Atriplex semibaccata

What is the growth habit of Atriplex semibaccata?

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

What is the native range of Atriplex semibaccata?

Atriplex semibaccata 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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