Atriplex cinerea subsp. cinerea
Atriplex cinerea subsp. cinerea, commonly known as Grey Saltbush, is a resilient, salt-tolerant shrub native to coastal Australia. Renowned for its silvery foliage, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. Indigenous communities have traditionally utilized its leaves for various medicinal purposes, leveraging its unique chemical properties to treat ailments.
- Scientific name: Atriplex cinerea subsp. cinerea
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Native range: Australasia
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Amaranthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Atriplex | 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Norfolk Is. | WCVP |
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | South Australia | WCVP |
| Australia | Tasmania | WCVP |
| Australia | Victoria | WCVP |
| Australia | Western Australia | WCVP |
| New Zealand | New Zealand North | WCVP |
| New Zealand | New Zealand South | WCVP |
Activities
Atriplex cinerea subsp. cinerea has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |