Atriplex cinerea
Coast Saltbush, Gray Saltbush
Other regional names: Grey Saltbush
- Grey Saltbush
Also known as: Atriplex cinerea f. appendiculata Aellen +14 more
- Atriplex cinerea f. appendiculata Aellen
- Atriplex cinerea subsp. eucinerea Aellen
- Atriplex cinerea subsp. globulosa Aellen
- Atriplex cinerea var. adamsonii Aellen
- Atriplex cinerea var. adscendens (Nees) H.Eichler
- Atriplex cinerea var. brachytheca (Moq.) Aellen
- Atriplex cinerea var. elaeagnoides (Moq.) Moq.
- Atriplex cinerea var. palmata Aellen
- Atriplex cinerea var. typica Aellen
- Atriplex elaeagnoides Moq.
- Atriplex halimus R.Br.
- Atriplex halimus var. adscendens Nees
- Atriplex isatidea var. brachytheca Moq.
- Neopreissia cinerea (Poir.) Ulbr.
- Obione cinerea (Poir.) G.L.Chu
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Amaranthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Atriplex cinerea (commonly known as Coast Saltbush or Gray Saltbush) is a shrub within the Amaranthaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa and Australasia. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies and varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, Free State, Lesotho, Namibia, New South Wales, Norfolk Is., South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
New Zealand North, New Zealand South
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms