Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
serenana
ID:
557261

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Nelson ex Abrams

Source:
cmp

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Fl. Los Angeles : 128 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000556593



Common Names

  • Serena Saltbush
  • Serena Orache
  • Serena Orach


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Synonyms

  • Atriplex bracteosa (Durand & Hilg.) S.Watson [unknown]
  • Atriplex serenana serenana [unknown]
  • Obione bracteosa Durand & Hilg. [unknown]

Description

Atriplex serenana (also called Serena's 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 serenana is used as a food source for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Atriplex serenana var. davidsonii (Standl.) Munz

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Atriplex serenana 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 serenana 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 serenana

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

Atriplex serenana FAQ

What is the growth rate of Atriplex serenana?

Atriplex serenana has a slow to moderate growth rate.

What type of soil does Atriplex serenana prefer?

Atriplex serenana prefers sandy, well-drained soils.

What is the average lifespan of Atriplex serenana?

Atriplex serenana 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-2665789: Based on the initial data import
Aven Nelson (1859-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Nelson' in the authors string.
LeRoy Abrams (1874-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Abrams' in the authors string.