Oblongleaf orache (Atriplex oblongifolia, Descr. Icon. Pl. Hung. 3: 278 (1812))

Family: Amaranthaceae

Author: Waldst. & Kit.

Bibliography: Descr. Icon. Pl. Hung. 3: 278 (1812)

Year: 1812

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Atriplex

Vegetable: False

Observations: EC. Europe to C. Asia

Description

Oblongleaf orache, scientifically known as Atriplex oblongifolia, is a fascinating plant species belonging to the Amaranthaceae family. This species was first described in detail in 1812 in the publication “Descr. Icon. Pl. Hung. 3: 278” by botanists Franz de Paula Adam von Waldstein and Pál Kitaibel, often referred to simply as Waldst. & Kit.

The habitats of Oblongleaf orache span a notable geographic range, extending from Eastern and Central Europe all the way to Central Asia. This broad distribution suggests a hardy nature and adaptability to various climates and soils within these regions.

Characterized by its oblong leaves—which are reflected in its common name—Atriplex oblongifolia displays the typical structure and resilience of other members of the Amaranthaceae family. These plants are often found in open, sunny locations where they can receive ample sunlight to thrive.

In botany and horticulture, the detailed study and cataloging of plants like the Oblongleaf orache not only enrich our understanding of plant diversity but also contribute to agricultural and ecological knowledge. Being part of the Amaranthaceae family, Atriplex oblongifolia shares traits with other species known for their nutritional and medicinal properties, making it a subject of interest for further studies in those fields as well.

Overall, Oblongleaf orache stands as a prominent example of the diverse and adaptable plant life found from Eastern Europe to Central Asia, continuing to be a point of interest for botanists and plant enthusiasts alike.

Common Names

Dan: langbladet mælde
Deu: langblättrige melde
Eng: oblong-leaf orach, oblongleaf orache, oblong-leaved saltbush, oblong-leaved atriplex, oblong-leaved orache
Lav: garlapu balodene
Ces: lebeda podlouholistá
Fra: arroche à feuilles oblongues
En: Oblongleaf orache, Oblong-leaf Orache, Oblong-leaf orach, Oblong-leaved saltbush, Oblong-leaved atriplex, Oblong-leaved orache
Cs: Lebeda podlouholistá
Da: Langbladet mælde
Fr: Arroche à feuilles oblongues
De: Langblättrige Melde
It: Atriplice a foglie allungate
Lv: Garlapu balodene

Synonyms

• Armola campestris (Montandon)
• Teutliopsis oblongifolia ((Waldst. & Kit.) Čelak.)
• Schizotheca oblongifolia ((Waldst. & Kit.) Čelak. ex Formánek)

Distribution

• Austria (native)
• Bulgaria (native)
• Central European Rus (native)
• Czechoslovakia (native)
• East Aegean Is. (native)
• East European Russia (native)
• Germany (native)
• Hungary (native)
• Italy (native)
• Kazakhstan (native)
• Kirgizstan (native)
• Krym (native)
• North Caucasus (native)
• Poland (native)
• Romania (native)
• South European Russi (native)
• Tadzhikistan (native)
• Transcaucasus (native)
• Ukraine (native)
• Yugoslavia (native)
• Alberta (introduced)
• Altay (introduced)
• British Columbia (introduced)
• France (introduced)
• Montana (introduced)
• Ontario (introduced)
• South Dakota (introduced)
• Washington (introduced)
• West Siberia (introduced)

Additional Images

Leaf

Taken Oct 10, 2022 by Roland Zschuppe (cc-by-sa)

Taken Oct 10, 2022 by Roland Zschuppe (cc-by-sa)

Taken Oct 10, 2022 by Roland Zschuppe (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 17, 2020 by ka vazo (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 7, 2020 by Jean Cognard (cc-by-sa)

Habit

Taken Jul 20, 2022 by Gilles Istin (cc-by-sa)

Flower

Taken Jul 20, 2022 by Gilles Istin (cc-by-sa)

Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3083657)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:164012-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Atriplex oblongifolia Waldst. & Kit.)

Specifications

Growth habit>: Forb/herb

Growth

Ph maximum: 7.5

Ph minimum: 7.0

Light: 8

Atmospheric humidity: 7

Soil nutriments: 7

Soil salinity: 1