Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Soriano ex Múlgura
Source:
cmp
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Hickenia 1: 199 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000556237
Common Names
- Lithophila Saltbush
- Lithophila Orache
- Lithophila Atriplex
Description
Atriplex lithophila (also called Rock Orache, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in dry, rocky soils, often near the coast.
Uses & Benefits
Atriplex lithophila is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and diuretic properties. It is also used to treat digestive disorders, reduce fever, and improve circulation. Additionally, it is used as an herbal remedy for various ailments such as headaches, colds, and flu.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Atriplex lithophila has small, greenish flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, brown, and triangular in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Atriplex lithophila is a low-growing, spreading annual that is native to the western United States. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in early spring or late fall. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be thinned to allow for adequate spacing.
Where to Find Atriplex lithophila
Atriplex lithophila can be found in the deserts of the western United States and northern Mexico.
Atriplex lithophila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Atriplex lithophila?
Atriplex lithophila
What is the common name of Atriplex lithophila?
Saltbush
Where is Atriplex lithophila found?
Atriplex lithophila is found in Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa
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,