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Atriplex leucoclada Boiss.

Synonyms

Atriplex chanicowii, Atriplex inamoena, Atriplex laciniata, Atriplex turcomanica, Obione leucoclada

Common names

Orache, raghal, rughl

My notes

Subsp. turcomanica was seen only in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms.

AI-generated Description

Atriplex leucoclada is a shrub species native to the Middle East and North Africa. In Qatar, it has been found growing in coastal and inland areas, often in saline soils. Studies have shown that Atriplex leucoclada is tolerant of high salinity and drought, making it well-suited to Qatar's arid environment. It has been identified as a potential species for rehabilitation and conservation efforts in the region due to its ability to thrive in harsh conditions.

Atriplex leucoclada (local names raghal, Orache) in abandoned farms in Ras Laffan. Northern Qatar, February 28, 2014
Al Shamal Road, Qatar

Atriplex leucoclada (local names raghal, orache) on Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, March 7, 2014
Street 44, Qatar

Atriplex leucoclada subsp. turcomanica(?) on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. South-western Qatar, October 25, 2014
Salwa Road, Qatar

Atriplex leucoclada subsp. turcomanica(?) in dew on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. South-western Qatar, October 25, 2014
Salwa Road, Qatar

Plant of Atriplex leucoclada subsp. turcomanica(?) on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. South-western Qatar, October 25, 2014
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Plant of Atriplex leucoclada subsp. turcomanica(?) on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, February 20, 2015
Salwa Road, Qatar

Seedlings of Atriplex leucoclada subsp. turcomanica(?) on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, February 20, 2015
Salwa Road, Qatar

Atriplex leucoclada subsp. turcomanica on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, August 21, 2015
خط الوكير، Qatar

Atriplex leucoclada in a roadside depression east from Al Jebail water treatment plant. Al Khor, Qatar, January 23, 2016
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Plant of Atriplex leucoclada on a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, March 12, 2016
Fuwyrit Beach Rd, Qatar

Branch of Atriplex leucoclada taken from a park of Qatar University. Doha, Qatar, April 25, 2016

AI-generated summary of observations

Atriplex leucoclada was observed in various locations across Qatar, including abandoned farms in Ras Laffan, Purple Island, and Green Circles in Irkhaya Farms. The plant was found growing in different conditions, such as in dew, on rocky ridges, and in roadside depressions. Observations were made over a period of two years, from 2014 to 2016, with multiple sightings in Irkhaya Farms, where it was noted on center-pivot irrigation circles. The plant was also spotted in other areas, including Al Khor, Jebel Fuwairit, and Doha, specifically in Qatar University's park. Subspecies turcomanica was identified in some cases, with seedlings and mature plants observed. The plant's adaptability to different environments is evident from its presence in various habitats across Qatar.

Links

• Flora of Qatar.
• Unknown plants or plants without names.
• Duplicate and extra pictures of plants.
• Earlier version of collection of plants.
• Other collections of pictures from Qatar: Lizards of Qatar, Cats of Qatar, Camels of Qatar, and Fish of Qatar.
• Picture archives.
• Home page of A. Sergeev.

Outside links

• Atriplex leucoclada from www.catalogueoflife.org
• Ekhlas M. M. Abdel Bary, The Flora of Qatar, Volume I: The Dicotyledons. Doha 2012
• Flora of Qatar, Volume II: The Monocotyledons
• Illustrated Checklist of the Flora of Qatar. John Norton et al. 2009
• Qatar eNature. Flora
• Ali Al-Rawi, Flowering plants of Kuwait, 1985
• Plants of Kuwait
• Flora of Saudi Arabia, Al-Qassim Region
• Flora of Eastern Saudi Arabia by Rain and Dust at Flickr
• Plants of South-Western Morocco
• Pictures from Qatar (Flickr/cpmkutty)
• Arabian plants by Gary Brown
• Flora of Israel

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Acknowledgements

QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) and associated people, for a possibility to participate in their field excursions and to learn about local nature.