Atriplex cinerea subsp. cinerea
Atriplex cinerea subsp. cinerea · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Atriplex cinerea subsp. cinerea, is a resilient saltbush native to coastal Australia. Renowned for its adaptability to saline soils, this hardy shrub holds significant ethnobotanical value. Traditionally used by Indigenous communities, its leaves offer unique medicinal potential, serving as a vital resource in coastal ecosystems.
- Family
- Amaranthaceae
- Native range
- Australasia
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Atriplex Cinerea Var. Adscendens · Atriplex Cinerea Var. Elaeagnoides · 6 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Atriplex cinerea subsp. cinereaSynonyms
- Atriplex cinerea var. adscendens
- Atriplex cinerea var. elaeagnoides
- Atriplex cinerea f. appendiculata
- Atriplex cinerea subsp. globulosa
- Atriplex cinerea var. palmata
- Atriplex elaeagnoides
- Atriplex halimus var. adscendens
- Atriplex isatidea var. brachytheca
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Caryophyllales. Finally, it is a member of the family Amaranthaceae and is situated within the genus Atrιplex.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Amaranthaceae |
| Genus | Atriplex |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread geographical distribution across several regions of Australia. It can be found growing naturally in the state of New South Wales. Additionally, its presence extends southward through Victoria and into Tasmania. The species is also documented within the coastal areas of South Australia. Finally, its range includes the remote reaches of Norfolk Island.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Australia | Norfolk Is. |
| Australia | New South Wales |
| Australia | South Australia |
| Australia | Tasmania |
| Australia | Victoria |
| Australia | Western Australia |
| New Zealand | New Zealand North |
| New Zealand | New Zealand South |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Atriplex cinerea subsp. cinerea has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CAMPESTEROL, Flavonoids, STIGMASTEROL, palmitic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| CAMPESTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| STIGMASTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| palmitic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
CAMPESTEROL
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Flavonoids
- Chemistry & biodiversity
STIGMASTEROL
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
palmitic acid
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Activities
Atriplex cinerea subsp. cinerea has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibacterial
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| aqueous extract | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| plant extracts (50% ethanol in water) | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |