Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
vesicaria
ID:
557386

Status:
valid

Authors:
Heward ex Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 5: 172 (1870)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000556718



Common Names

  • Atriplex vesicaria
  • Bladder Orache
  • Bladder Saltbush


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Synonyms

  • Atriplex paludosa obovata Moq. [unknown]
  • Pachypharynx neglecta Aellen [unknown]
  • Atriplex vesicaria vesicaria [unknown]

Description

Atriplex vesicaria (also called bladder saltbush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to western North America. It is characterized by its grey-green leaves that are triangular in shape and have bladder-like bumps. It is found in dry, sandy, and salty soils, such as in deserts and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Atriplex vesicaria is used as a food source for livestock and wildlife, and as an ornamental plant for gardens. It has also been used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Atriplex vesicaria sub. appendiculata (Benth.) Parr-Sm.
Atriplex vesicaria sub. minor (Aellen) Parr-Sm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Atriplex vesicaria has small, greenish-yellow flowers that are clustered in small spikes. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Atriplex vesicaria 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 vesicaria

Atriplex vesicaria is native to the western United States and northern Mexico.

Atriplex vesicaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Atriplex vesicaria?

Atriplex vesicaria

What type of plant is Atriplex vesicaria?

It is a shrub or small tree

What is the natural habitat of Atriplex vesicaria?

It is found in dry areas of the western United States

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-2665906: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Robert Heward (1791-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heward' in the authors string.