Atriplex leptocarpa
Long Fruit Saltbush, Slender Fruit Saltbush
Also known as: Atriplex leptocarpa f. gracilis Aellen +4 more
- Atriplex leptocarpa f. gracilis Aellen
- Atriplex leptocarpa var. armata Aellen
- Atriplex leptocarpa var. inermis Aellen
- Obione leptocarpa (F.Muell.) G.L.Chu
- Obione leptocarpa F.Muell.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Amaranthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Indigenous to Australasia, Atriplex leptocarpa (commonly known as Long-Fruit Saltbush or Slender-Fruit Saltbush) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Amaranthaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Eritrea, Germany