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erectstem saltbush

Scientific Name: Atriplex erecticaulis

Family: Chenopodiaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Saltbush: A Diverse Genus

Saltbush encompasses a variety of species with diverse growth habits and appearances. This plant is known for its adaptability and resilience in various environments.

Considerations for Pets

  • Many varieties have erect or sprawling stems, and may be tempting for pets to chew on.
  • Some varieties have rigid, brittle stems.

Considerations for Children

  • Many varieties have erect or sprawling stems, and may be tempting for children to chew on.
  • Some varieties have rigid, brittle stems.

Scientific Names and Common Names

  • Scientific Name: Atriplex nummularia is one species of saltbush. Other scientific names mentioned include: Atriplex canescens, Atriplex elegans, Atriplex suberecta, Atriplex argentea, and Atriplex leucophylla.
  • Common Names: Old man saltbush, Fwing Saltbush, Mat Saltbush, Gardner Saltbush, Wheelscale Saltbush, Lagoon Saltbush, Climbing Saltbush, Ruby Saltbush, Creeping Saltbush, Cabbage Saltbush, Marsh Saltbush, Seaberry Saltbush.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Saltbush belongs to the amaranth family.
  • Alternative scientific names/combinations mentioned: Atriplex spp.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to central and southern Australia.
  • Found in sandy to gravelly washes, flats, and slopes.
  • Also found in California annual grassland and saltbush scrub.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Overall Form: Can range from erect to sprawling. Some varieties are described as rounded shrubs.
  • Height: Can reach 1 to 8 feet in height. Other varieties may only reach 1-3 feet.
  • Stems:
    • Erect, multi-branched, ascending, spreading, decumbent or procumbent
    • Woody, scaly, striated, slender, angled, or terete
    • Covered with whitish bark that can exfoliate in thin layers.
    • May form roots where they contact the ground.
  • Leaves:
    • Grey-green, irregularly shaped, 2-3cm long
    • Long, narrow gray-green
    • Can be flat and oval, 1-2cms long and shallowly toothed
    • Can be arranged along the stem and flower sporadically.
  • Flowers: May be bright red in a spikelike raceme. Some varieties have flowers on longer stems, are blue and yellow.

Ecological Role

  • Creeping saltbush is endorsed for use in vineyards.