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Atriplex farinosa

Scientific Name: Atriplex farinosa

Family: Chenopodiaceae

Category: Dicot

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Atriplex farinosa: An Overview

Atriplex farinosa, belonging to the Amaranthaceae family, is a plant that has garnered scientific interest for its phytochemical content and biological activity.

Considerations for Pets

  • Atriplex farinosa is a shrub.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Atriplex farinosa Forssk.
  • Family: Amaranthaceae (formerly Chenopodiaceae)
  • Genus: Atriplex
  • Synonyms:
    • Atriplex farinosa Moq.
    • Atriplex farinosa Dumort.
    • Atriplex microphylla Schur
    • Atriplex sabulosa Rouy
  • Subspecies:
    • Atriplex farinosa subsp. farinosa
    • Atriplex farinosa subsp. keniensis (Brenan) Friis & M.G. Gilbert
  • The name Atriplex farinosa was described by Pehr Forsskl in 1775 and is considered validly published.

Morphology and Growth

  • Atriplex farinosa is described as a tall shrub with a yellow-white appearance.
  • It has large, naked panicles.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Flora Somalia

Ecological Role

  • Atriplex farinosa often forms its own plant communities in specific habitats.
  • The plant demonstrates ecophysiological adaptive responses in different habitat conditions.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Peronospora farinosa has been found infecting plants.

Traditional Uses

  • Extracts of Atriplex farinosa have been studied for their effects on male subjects.
  • It has been investigated for its effect on ulcerative colitis in rats.
  • Flavonoids, such as 3-0 rhamnosyl(1-6) glucopyranoside and isorhamnetin 7-0-glucopyranoside, have been isolated from Atriplex farinosa.

Resources and Further Information

  • ARKive
  • Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (K)
  • DiscoverLife
  • TaxonConcept.org
  • Tropicos
  • Euro+Med Plantbase
  • ResearchGate
  • Plantillustrations.org