Atriplex — 28 species
Botanical species in the genus Atriplex recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Atriplex argentea
Atriplex argentea
Family: Amaranthaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally succeed in full sun in any well-drained but not too fertile soil. Most species in this genus tolerate saline and very alkaline soils.
Full cultivation guide →Atriplex californica
Atriplex californica
Family: Amaranthaceae
Cultivation
This species is not hardy in the colder areas of the temperate zone, it tolerates temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c. Succeeds in full sun in any well-drained but not too fertile soil. Most species in this genus tolerate saline and very alkaline soils.
Full cultivation guide →Atriplex cana
Atriplex cana
Family: Amaranthaceae
Cultivation
Atriplex cana is a plant of arid and semi-arid regions of northern Asia. It can tolerate very cold weather so long as it also has hot summers, but can be killed by excessive moisture. Species in this genus generally succeed in full sun in any well-drained but not too fertile soil.
Full cultivation guide →Atriplex canescens
Atriplex canescens
Family: Amaranthaceae
Cultivation
Atriplex canescens is adapted to desert climates. Temperature gradations across its range are great. In northern salt-desert associations, annual precipitation ranges from 150 - 350 mm; summers are hot and dry; and winters are cold.
Full cultivation guide →Atriplex confertifolia
Atriplex confertifolia
Family: Amaranthaceae
Cultivation
Atriplex confertifolia is a plant of arid areas and can grow in climates where mean annual rainfall is within the range 100 - 200mm. It can tolerate temperatures from -5 to 50°c in the growing season. Plants can experience winter temperatures as low as -55°c in their native habitat.
Full cultivation guide →Atriplex coronata
Atriplex coronata
Family: Amaranthaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally succeed in full sun in any well-drained but not too fertile soil. Most species in this genus tolerate saline and very alkaline soils.
Full cultivation guide →Atriplex cristata
Atriplex cristata
Family: Amaranthaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally succeed in full sun in any well-drained but not too fertile soil. Most species in this genus tolerate saline and very alkaline soils.
Full cultivation guide →Atriplex dimorphostegia
Atriplex dimorphostegia
Family: Amaranthaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally succeed in full sun in any well-drained but not too fertile soil. Most species in this genus tolerate saline and very alkaline soils. A very variable species.
Full cultivation guide →Atriplex elegans
Atriplex elegans
Family: Amaranthaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally succeed in full sun in any well-drained but not too fertile soil. Most species in this genus tolerate saline and very alkaline soils.
Full cultivation guide →Atriplex gardneri
Atriplex gardneri
Family: Amaranthaceae
Cultivation
Requires a light or medium well-drained but not too fertile soil in a sunny position. Tolerates saline and very alkaline soils. Prefers a pH in the range 7.8 - 8.6.
Full cultivation guide →Atriplex glabriuscula
Atriplex glabriuscula
Family: Amaranthaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in full sun in any well-drained but not too fertile soil. Most species in this genus tolerate saline and very alkaline soils. This species is either very closely related to, or no more than part of, Atriplex hastata.
Full cultivation guide →Atriplex gmelinii
Atriplex gmelinii
Family: Amaranthaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally succeed in full sun in any well-drained but not too fertile soil. Most species in this genus tolerate saline and very alkaline soils.
Full cultivation guide →Atriplex halimus
Atriplex halimus
Family: Amaranthaceae
Cultivation
This species is not hardy in the colder areas of the temperate zone, it tolerates temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c. This plant is hardier than the foregoing report suggests, it grows well at Hilliers Arboretum in Hampshire where temperatures can, on occasions, fall somewhat lower than -10°c. Plants can be damaged by severe frosts but they soon recover.
Full cultivation guide →Atriplex hortensis
Atriplex hortensis
Family: Amaranthaceae
Cultivation
Orach thrives in any temperate climate. It is reported to tolerate an annual precipitation in the range 300 - 1,400mm, a mean average annual temperature in the range of 6 - 24°c. Orach is a very easily grown plant, doing equally well in a wide variety of well-drained soils, though rich, moisture-retentive soils give the quick growth that is necessary for the production of tender leaves.
Full cultivation guide →Atriplex lentiformis
Atriplex lentiformis
Family: Amaranthaceae
Cultivation
This species is not hardy in the colder areas of the temperate zone, it tolerates temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c. Requires a position in full sun in any well-drained but not too fertile soil. Tolerates saline and very alkaline soils.
Full cultivation guide →Atriplex littoralis
Atriplex littoralis
Family: Amaranthaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally succeed in full sun in any well-drained but not too fertile soil. Most species in this genus tolerate saline and very alkaline soils.
Full cultivation guide →Atriplex maximowicziana
Atriplex maximowicziana
Family: Amaranthaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally succeed in full sun in any well-drained but not too fertile soil. Most species in this genus tolerate saline and very alkaline soils.
Full cultivation guide →Atriplex nummularia
Atriplex nummularia
Family: Amaranthaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the arid temperate and subtropical zones, where it is found at elevations up to 400 metres. It grows best in areas where the mean annual temperature is within the range 15 - 24°c, and can tolerate a mean maximum of 32 - 37°c in the hottest month and a mean minimum of 3 - 7°c in the coldest month. When dormant, the plant can survive occasional temperatures down to about -5°c, but young growth can be severely damaged at 0°c.
Full cultivation guide →Atriplex patula
Atriplex patula
Family: Amaranthaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in full sun in any well-drained but not too fertile soil. Prefers a rich soil. Tolerates saline and very alkaline soils.
Full cultivation guide →Atriplex powellii
Atriplex powellii
Family: Amaranthaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally succeed in full sun in any well-drained but not too fertile soil. Most species in this genus tolerate saline and very alkaline soils. This species is usually dioecious - both male and female forms need to be grown if seed is required.
Full cultivation guide →Atriplex prostrata
Atriplex prostrata
Family: Amaranthaceae
Cultivation
Requires a position in full sun in any well-drained but not too fertile soil. Tolerates saline and very alkaline soils. A polymorphic species.
Full cultivation guide →Atriplex rosea
Atriplex rosea
Family: Amaranthaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally succeed in full sun in any well-drained but not too fertile soil. Most species in this genus tolerate saline and very alkaline soils.
Full cultivation guide →Atriplex saccaria
Atriplex saccaria
Family: Amaranthaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally succeed in full sun in any well-drained but not too fertile soil. Most species in this genus tolerate saline and very alkaline soils. Although normally monoecious, plants are sometimes dioecious.
Full cultivation guide →Atriplex semibaccata
Atriplex semibaccata
Family: Amaranthaceae
Cultivation
Atriplex semibaccata is a plant of sub-tropical arid and semi-arid areas and appears to grow well also in Mediterranean winter rainfall areas. It can also tolerate warm temperate areas with rain all year round. It is most common in areas where the mean annual rainfall is within the range 250 - 900mm.
Full cultivation guide →Atriplex serenana
Atriplex serenana
Family: Amaranthaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally succeed in full sun in any well-drained but not too fertile soil. Most species in this genus tolerate saline and very alkaline soils.
Full cultivation guide →Atriplex subcordata
Atriplex subcordata
Family: Amaranthaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally succeed in full sun in any well-drained but not too fertile soil. Most species in this genus tolerate saline and very alkaline soils.
Full cultivation guide →Atriplex tatarica
Atriplex tatarica
Family: Amaranthaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally succeed in full sun in any well-drained but not too fertile soil. Most species in this genus tolerate saline and very alkaline soils. A polymorphic species.
Full cultivation guide →Atriplex truncata
Atriplex truncata
Family: Amaranthaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally succeed in full sun in any well-drained but not too fertile soil. Most species in this genus tolerate saline and very alkaline soils.
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