Atriplex infrequens Paul G.Wilson APNI* Synonyms: Atriplex microcarpa Benth. APNI*
Description: Low spreading herb, monoecious.
Leaves oblong or narrow-elliptic, to 15 mm long, apex obtuse, margins entire; petiolate.
Flowers axillary, solitary or in small clusters. Fruiting bracteoles ± rhombic, rarely with the lateral angles developing into short lobes, c. 2 mm long, acute; appendages usually absent but occasionally 1 or rarely 2 small, tooth-like appendages on one or both bracteoles. Uncommon, apparently confined to drier regions of N.S.W.
Fruiting bracteoles ± rhombic, rarely with the lateral angles developing into short lobes, c. 2 mm long, acute; appendages usually absent but occasionally 1 or rarely 2 small, tooth-like appendages on one or both bracteoles.
Distribution and occurrence: Uncommon, apparently confined to drier regions of N.S.W.
NSW subdivisions: NFWP, SFWP
Threatened species: NSW BCA: Vulnerable; Commonwealth EPBC: Vulnerable
This species is considered data-deficient by Saving our Species (SoS, DPIE) which means a conservation project cannot be developed for it. Visit their website and contact SoS if you have additional information.
Text by S. W. L. Jacobs
Taxon concept: Flora of NSW 1 (1990)
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