Scientific Name: Atriplex billardierei
Common Name: glistening saltbush
Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots
Family: Amaranthaceae
Form Description: Prostrate, much-branched herb, forming 20-50cm wide mats. The leaves have blunt tips and are covered with shining protuberances, as are the branches.
Flowers: 2-5 flowers clustered together in the axils of upper leaves, and flowers in the axils of the lower leaves are solitary or in groups of 2-5.
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Habitat Notes
Sandy beaches near the high-tide mark.
Propagation Calendar
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Propagation Method
Seed Information
Seed Collection
Seed is easy to collect and usually has good results, but viability is variable. Seed can also be sown while still in the fruit.
Seed Treatment Method
Leaching Some species require extended time in nature weathering prior to germination as chemical inhibitors are broken down in the seed coat. Replicate this process by flushing away the inhibitor with frequent washing e.g. place the seeds in a stocking in a toilet cistern and drape it over the top for easy handling.
Seed Treatment Notes
Brown seeds germinate easily, but black seeds only germinate after 3-6 years storage. 2-3 seeds can be sown directly into pots. If seed is sown while still in the fruit, the fruits should be rubbed under running water for several minutes or soaked in water for eight hours, and the water changes 2 or 3 times. This removes the salt which inhibits germination.
Cutting & Division Information
Easily propagated from cuttings.