Atriplex lindleyi subsp. inflata
Sponge Fruit Saltbush
Also known as: Atriplex inflata F.Muell. +3 more
- Atriplex inflata F.Muell.
- Atriplex lampifer Buxb.
- Blackiella inflata (F.Muell.) Aellen
- Obione inflata (F.Muell.) G.L.Chu
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Amaranthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Atriplex lindleyi subsp. inflata (commonly known as Sponge-Fruit Saltbush) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant within the Amaranthaceae family. It is found natively in Australasia. Within its native range, this subspecies is most commonly linked to desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Atriplex lindleyi, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
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, Northern Territory, South Australia, 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)
Algeria, Cape Provinces, Egypt, Eritrea, Free State, Libya, Namibia, Northern Provinces, Palestine, Sinai, Tunisia
Base Species & Variations