Atriplex nummularia
Atriplex nummularia, commonly known as Silver Saltbush, is a resilient, woody shrub native to arid Australian landscapes. Renowned for its distinctive silvery foliage, this hardy plant thrives in saline soils. Beyond its ornamental value, it holds traditional significance, offering potential medicinal properties within its unique, drought-tolerant biological profile.
- Scientific name: Atriplex nummularia
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Caryophyllales and the family Amaranthaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Atrιplex, specifically as the species Atrιplex nummularia.
| 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 specific geographical distribution primarily concentrated across the northern regions of the African continent. It can be found growing within the territories of Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia. Beyond the mainland, its range extends into the Macaronesian region. Specifically, it is documented to inhabit the Canary Islands. Consequently, its natural habitat is defined by these distinct Mediterranean and Atlantic coastal locations.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Djibouti | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Namibia | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Free State | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
Chemicals
Atriplex nummularia has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 20-hydroxyecdysone, polypodine B.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 20-hydroxyecdysone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polypodine B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |