Atriplex sagittata
Atriplex sagittata, commonly known as saltbush, is a resilient perennial shrub native to various Australian landscapes. Renowned for its ability to thrive in saline and arid conditions, this plant plays a vital role in supporting local ecosystems and has historically been valued for its nutritional and medicinal potential.
- Scientific name: Atriplex sagittata
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Native range: Europe
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 within the genus Atriplex.
| 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 distribution pattern across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence is documented in both Denmark and Great Britain. Moving toward the central part of the continent, it can be found throughout Middle Europe. Specifically, its range extends through Germany and into the regions of Austria. Furthermore, the species is also distributed across the Czechia-Slovakia area.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
Chemicals
Atriplex sagittata has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, flavonoids, kaempferol-3-glucoside-7-rhamnoside, kaempferol-3-rutinoside, narcissoside.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 4-hydroxybenzoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol-3-glucoside-7-rhamnoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol-3-rutinoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| narcissoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salicylic acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Atriplex sagittata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |