Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
semilunaris
ID:
557259

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aellen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 68: 382 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000556591



Common Names

  • Semilunar Saltbush
  • Semilunar Orache
  • Semilunar Orach


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Synonyms

  • Atriplex semilunaris gracilis Aellen [unknown]

Description

Atriplex semilunaris (also called Half-moon Saltbush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem with small, ovate to oblong leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, open areas such as hillsides and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Atriplex semilunaris is used as a food source for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Atriplex semilunaris 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 semilunaris 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 semilunaris

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

Atriplex semilunaris FAQ

What is the growth rate of Atriplex semilunaris?

Atriplex semilunaris has a slow to moderate growth rate.

What type of soil does Atriplex semilunaris prefer?

Atriplex semilunaris prefers sandy, well-drained soils.

What is the average lifespan of Atriplex semilunaris?

Atriplex semilunaris has an average lifespan of 10-15 years.

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-2665787: Based on the initial data import
Paul Aellen (1896-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aellen' in the authors string.