Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
turbinata
ID:
557363

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.H.Anderson) Aellen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 68: 356 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000556695



Common Names

  • Atriplex turbinata
  • Turbinate Saltbush
  • Saltbush


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Synonyms

  • Atriplex leptocarpa turbinata R.H.Anderson [unknown]
  • Atriplex leptocarpa turbinata (R.H.Anderson) J.M.Black [unknown]

Description

Atriplex turbinata (also called Turbinate saltbush, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Amaranthaceae family. It is native to Australia. It typically grows in sandy and saline soils, and is found in coastal regions.

Uses & Benefits

Atriplex turbinata is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Atriplex turbinata is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that is easy to cultivate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or division.

Where to Find Atriplex turbinata

Atriplex turbinata can be found in the United States and Mexico.

Atriplex turbinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Atriplex turbinata?

Atriplex turbinata

What is the common name of Atriplex turbinata?

Turbinate Saltbush

What is the natural habitat of Atriplex turbinata?

Atriplex turbinata 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-2665885: Based on the initial data import
Paul Aellen (1896-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aellen' in the authors string.
Robert Henry Anderson (1899-1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.H.Anderson' in the authors string.