Atriplex watsonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
watsonii
ID:
557401
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Nelson ex Abrams
Source:
cmp
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Fl. Los Angeles : 128 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000556733
Common Names
- Atriplex watsonii
- Watson's Orache
- Watson's Saltbush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Atriplex watsonii (also called Watson's 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 a woolly texture. It is found in dry, sandy, and salty soils, such as in deserts and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Atriplex watsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Atriplex watsonii has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in small spikes. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Atriplex watsonii 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 watsonii
Atriplex watsonii is native to the western United States and northern Mexico.
Atriplex watsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Atriplex watsonii?
Atriplex watsonii
What type of plant is Atriplex watsonii?
It is a shrub or small tree
What is the natural habitat of Atriplex watsonii?
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-2665924: 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.