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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