Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
suckleyi
ID:
557318

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Torr.) Rydb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 1: 134 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000556650



Common Names

  • Suckley's Saltbush
  • Suckleyi
  • Atriplex


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Synonyms

  • Atriplex dioica (Nutt.) J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Atriplex endolepis S.Watson [unknown]
  • Atriplex monilifera S.Watson [unknown]
  • Atriplex ovata (Rydb.) Clem. & E.G.Clem. [unknown]
  • Atriplex suckleyana (Torr.) S.Watson [unknown]
  • Endolepis dioica (Nutt.) Standl. [unknown]
  • Endolepis monilifera (S.Watson) Standl. [unknown]
  • Endolepis ovata Rydb. [unknown]
  • Endolepis suckleyi Torr. [unknown]
  • Kochia dioica Nutt. [unknown]
  • Salsola dioica (Nutt.) Spreng. [unknown]

Description

Atriplex suckleyi (also called Suckley's Saltbush, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Amaranthaceae family. It is native to western North America, where it is found in the western United States and western Canada. It grows in dry, open habitats, such as sagebrush steppe and desert scrub.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Atriplex suckleyi has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with round, fleshy leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Atriplex suckleyi can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Seeds should be sown in early spring or late summer. The seedlings should be transplanted to individual containers when they are large enough to handle. Atriplex suckleyi can also be propagated from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they are established.

Where to Find Atriplex suckleyi

Atriplex suckleyi can be found in the United States and Canada.

Atriplex suckleyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Atriplex suckleyi?

Atriplex suckleyi

What is the common name of Atriplex suckleyi?

Suckley's Saltbush

What is the natural habitat of Atriplex suckleyi?

Atriplex suckleyi is found in dry, sandy soils and is native to western North America.

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-2665841: Based on the initial data import
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.