Atriplex semibaccata

Atriplex semibaccata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Amaranthaceae
Genus: Atriplex
Species:
A. semibaccata
Binomial name
Atriplex semibaccata
Synonyms[1]
  • Atriplex denticulata Moq.
  • Atriplex flagellaris Wooton & Standl.
  • Atriplex neurivalvis Domin
  • Atriplex semibaccata var. appendiculata Aellen
  • Atriplex semibaccata var. biformis Aellen
  • Atriplex semibaccata var. gracilis Aellen
  • Atriplex semibaccata var. typica Aellen
  • Atriplex semibaccata var. melanocarpa Aellen

Atriplex semibaccata, commonly known as Australian saltbush, berry saltbush, or creeping saltbush, is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaranthaceae and is endemic to Australia. It is a perennial herb native to Western Australia, South Australia, Queensland and New South Wales, but has been introduced into other states and to overseas countries. It flowers and fruits in spring, and propagates from seed when the fruit splits open. This species of saltbush is adapted to inconsistent rainfall, temperature and humidity extremes and to poor soil. It is used for rehabilitation, medicine, as a cover crop and for fodder. Its introduction to other countries has had an environmental and economic impact on them.

  1. ^ a b "Atriplex semibaccata". Australian Plant Census. Retrieved 29 May 2021.