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A synopsis of the genus Atriplex L. (Chenopodiaceae) in Saudi Arabia
Author(s) -
AlTurki T. A.,
Omer S.,
Ghafoor A.
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
feddes repertorium
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.24
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 1522-239X
pISSN - 0014-8962
DOI - 10.1002/fedr.20001110503
Subject(s) - atriplex , chenopodiaceae , taxon , genus , botany , biology , key (lock) , geography , ecology
The genus Atriplex L. is revised from Saudi Arabia. In all 10 species are reported, out of which seven are native (Atriplex coriacea, A. dimorphostegia, A. farinosa, A glauca, A. halimus, A. leucoclada and A. tatarica) , and three are introduced and cultivated/naturalised (A. canescens, A. semibaccata and A. suberecta) . The study has introduced the presences of following new taxa: Atriplex dimorphostegia f. collenettea Al‐Turki, Omer & A. Ghafoor f. nova, and Atriplex leucoclada var. mandavillea Al‐Turki, Omer & A.Ghafoor var. nova. Status and history of genera segregated from Atriplex has been discussed. A key for identification of taxa recognized and their descriptions are given; notes on nomenclature, variation pattern, ecology, distribution maps, local names and uses are provided. A list of introduced and cultivated species is appended.