Hoary orache (Atriplex sagittata, Rhein. Mag. Erweit. Naturk. 1: 477 (1793))

Family: Amaranthaceae

Author: Bkh.

Bibliography: Rhein. Mag. Erweit. Naturk. 1: 477 (1793)

Year: 1793

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Atriplex

Vegetable: False

Observations: C. & E. Europe to C. Asia

Description

Hoary orache, scientifically referred to as Atriplex sagittata, is a distinctive member of the Amaranthaceae family. First documented in the 18th century, its bibliographic reference can be traced back to Rheinisches Magazin zur Erweiterung der Naturkunde in the year 1793, thanks to the detailed observations by Bkh.

This resilient species is predominantly found spanning across Central and Eastern Europe, extending its reach into Central Asia. It thrives in varied climates and terrains, showcasing its adaptability and hardiness, which are key characteristics of the Amaranthaceae family.

Hoary orache has been a subject of botanical interest due to its unique features and ecological significance. The plant’s foliage and structure make it easily recognizable, and it plays a role in the biodiversity of the regions it inhabits. The wide geographical distribution of Atriplex sagittata highlights its ecological versatility and the important role it plays in plant communities across different landscapes.

Through historical and modern botanical studies, Hoary orache continues to be a plant of interest not only for its ecological contributions but also for its potential uses in sustainable agricultural practices and environmental management.

Common Names

Dan: glans-mælde
Deu: glanz-melde
Eng: purple orache
Swe: glansmålla
En: Hoary orache, Purple Orache
Ar: رغل سهمي
Be: Лябеднік блішчасты
Cs: Lebeda lesklá
Da: Glans-mælde
Nl: Glanzende melde
Et: Läikmalts
Fi: Kiiltomaltsa
Fr: Arroche luisante, Arroche sagittée
De: Glanz-Melde, Glänzende Melde
He: מלוח מבריק
It: Atriplice lucida
Pl: Łoboda błyszcząca
Sv: Glansmålla
Uk: Лутига блискуча
: Purple orache

Synonyms

• Atriplex argentea (Pall. ex Steud.)
• Atriplex acuminata (Waldst. & Kit.)
• Atriplex nitens f. roseocarpa (Priszter)
• Atriplex nitens f. subsimplex (Beck)
• Atriplex micrantha (Kar. & Kir.)
• Atriplex nitens f. parvibracteata (Zapał.)
• Atriplex nitens f. orbicularis (Beck)
• Atriplex nitens f. integrifolia (Peterm.)
• Atriplex hermannii (Willemet)
• Obione acuminata ((Waldst. & Kit.) S.C.Sand. & G.L.Chu)
• Atriplex nitens (Schkuhr)
• Atriplex acuminata f. roseocarpa (Priszter)
• Atriplex acuminata f. subsimplex ((Beck) Soó)
• Atriplex acuminata f. parvibracteata ((Zapał.) Soó)
• Atriplex acuminata f. orbicularis ((Beck) Soó)
• Atriplex acuminata f. integrifolia ((Peterm.) Soó)
• Atriplex hortensis subsp. nitens ((Schkuhr) Pons)

Distribution

• Altay (native)
• Austria (native)
• Baltic States (native)
• Belarus (native)
• Bulgaria (native)
• Central European Rus (native)
• Czechoslovakia (native)
• East European Russia (native)
• Germany (native)
• Greece (native)
• Hungary (native)
• Italy (native)
• Kazakhstan (native)
• Krasnoyarsk (native)
• Kriti (native)
• Krym (native)
• North Caucasus (native)
• North European Russi (native)
• Northwest European R (native)
• Palestine (native)
• Poland (native)
• Romania (native)
• South European Russi (native)
• Tadzhikistan (native)
• Transcaucasus (native)
• Turkey (native)
• Ukraine (native)
• Uzbekistan (native)
• West Siberia (native)
• Yugoslavia (native)
• Denmark (introduced)
• France (introduced)
• Free State (introduced)
• Irkutsk (introduced)

Additional Images

Fruit

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Other

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Leaf

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Flower

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Habit

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Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:164128-1)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3760099)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Atriplex sagittata Borkh.)

Specifications

Growth habit: Forb/herb

Growth

Ph maximum: 7.5

Ph minimum: 7.0

Light: 9

Atmospheric humidity: 5

Soil nutriments: 7