Family:
Chenopodiaceae
Atriplex pseudocampanulata
Mealy Saltbush
Other Names: n/a
Regional Subspecies:
n/a
HABIT:
Small, mealy shrub, 20-30 cm tall. Branches ascending to erect with soft, irregularly toothed leaves. Flowers from Sep-Feb.
HABITAT & SITE PREFERENCE:
Variable soil and vegetation types. Often found on roadsides and disturbed areas. Prefers 300-450 mm rainfall in the Riverina region.
SEED COLLECTION & PROPAGATION:
From seed or cuttings. Soak fruits in water for an hour to remove salt before sowing fruits, or remove seeds from fruits and sow directly. Sow 2-3 seeds per pot. Expect germination in 2-4 weeks.
VALUES & USES:
Establishes well on eroded sites.