Atriplex stipitata
Bitter Saltbush, Kidney Saltbush
Other regional names: Mallee Saltbush
- Mallee Saltbush
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Amaranthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Atriplex stipitata (commonly known as Bitter Saltbush or Kidney Saltbush) is a shrub belonging to the Amaranthaceae family. Indigenous to Australasia, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. The genus Atriplex is notably large, comprising more than 250 species. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, 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)
California
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms