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Atriplex leucoclada

Scientific Name: Atriplex leucoclada

Family: Chenopodiaceae

Category: Dicot

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Atriplex leucoclada

Atriplex leucoclada, also known by the common names saltbush and orache (or raghal), is a plant species with notable distribution in arid and saline environments.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant has been found to grow as an ascending shrub.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Atriplex leucoclada Boiss.
  • Family: Amaranthaceae (formerly Chenopodiaceae)
  • Kingdom: Magnoliophyta
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms:
    • Atriplex laciniata var. turcomanica Moq.
    • Atriplex leucoclada var. inamoena (Aellen) Zohary (rejected name)
  • Vernacular Names: Saltbush, Orache (English), Raghal (Arabic).

Distribution and Habitat

  • This species is found in various regions, including:
    • Egypt: Nubian Desert Oases, Libyan Desert Oases, Mareotic Sector, Isthmic Desert (Maghara), Arabian Desert, Galala Desert, Mountainous.
    • Qatar: Northern Qatar, Ras Laffan (in abandoned farms).
    • Oman: Southern Coast.
    • Iran
    • Cyprus
    • Saudi Arabia
  • It thrives in saline habitats and arid environments.

Ecological Role

  • Atriplex leucoclada demonstrates survival capabilities in saline habitats.

Morphological Characteristics

  • It is a perennial shrublet.
  • It grows as an ascending shrub, typically reaching 20-80cm in height.
  • The plant has a pale grayish appearance.
  • It has salt-secreting trichomes on the leaves.
  • Leaves are simple with entire margins.

Genetic Information

  • Chromosome counts have been documented in plants from Cyprus.
  • It exhibits a genetic fixed ion pattern independent of soil type.
  • Halophytes of this species have a maximum ABA/IAA ratio.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Studies suggest its potential molluscicidal activity.
  • It serves as fodder, exhibiting salinity tolerance and appropriate nutritional value for livestock.

Further Information

  • ARKive (for photos and facts)
  • International Plant Names Index
  • GRIN Taxonomy
  • Catalogue of Life
  • The Plant List
  • IPNI
  • Australian Plant Name Index
  • NYBG Virtual Herbarium
  • Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Herbarium
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • PlantSystematics.org