Status:
valid
Authors:
Kar. & Kir.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 15: 438 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000555986
Common Names
- Atriplex dimorphostegia
- Dimorphostegia Atriplex
- Dimorphostegia Saltbush
Synonyms
- Atriplex bracteosa Trautv. [unknown]
- Atriplex dimorphostegia collenettea Al-Turki, & S.Omer & A.Ghafoor [unknown]
- Atriplex transcaspica Bornm. & Sint. ex Ulbr. [unknown]
Description
Atriplex dimorphostegia (also called Dimorphic Orache, among many other common names) is an annual herb, typically reaching up to 1 m in height. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in dry, sandy soils in deserts, scrublands, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Atriplex dimorphostegia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Atriplex dimorphostegia has small, greenish-yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Atriplex dimorphostegia is a perennial shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Atriplex dimorphostegia
Atriplex dimorphostegia can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Atriplex dimorphostegia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Atriplex dimorphostegia?
Atriplex dimorphostegia
What are the common names of Atriplex dimorphostegia?
Dimorphostegia Saltbush, Dimorphostegia Orache
What is the natural habitat of Atriplex dimorphostegia?
Atriplex dimorphostegia is found in dry, sandy, or rocky 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,