Salicornia senegalensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
senegalensis
ID:
436285
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Chev.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1947
Citation Micro:
Rev. Int. Bot. Appl. Agric. Trop. 27: 292 (1947)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435617
Common Names
- Salicornia senegalensis
- Senegalese Salicornia
- Senegalese Glasswort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Salicornia senegalensis (also called Senegal Salicornia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean and is found in salt marshes and coastal areas. It is often found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Salicornia senegalensis is used as a food source and as a source of oil. It is also used as a soil conditioner and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Salicornia senegalensis has small, green flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The flowers are unisexual and the male flowers are larger than the female flowers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Salicornia senegalensis is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m (6 ft) tall. It has small, white, star-shaped flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Salicornia senegalensis
Salicornia senegalensis is native to Africa.
Salicornia senegalensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salicornia senegalensis?
Salicornia senegalensis
What is the common name of Salicornia senegalensis?
Senegal Glasswort
What is the habitat of Salicornia senegalensis?
Salicornia senegalensis is found in salt marshes, mudflats, and coastal areas
Species in the Salicornia genus
Salicornia arabica, Salicornia deserticola, Salicornia dolichostachya, Salicornia emerici, Salicornia ramosissima, Salicornia pusilla, Salicornia patula, Salicornia praecox, Salicornia perennans, Salicornia pojarkovae, Salicornia procumbens, Salicornia senegalensis, Salicornia europaea, Salicornia nitens, Salicornia obscura, Salicornia freitagii, Salicornia rubra, Salicornia perrieri, Salicornia bigelovii, Salicornia subterminalis, Salicornia virginica, Salicornia meyeriana, Salicornia uniflora, Salicornia pacifica, Salicornia depressa, Salicornia maritima,
Species in the Amaranthaceae family
Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2480915: Based on the initial data import
Auguste Chevalier (1873-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Chev.' in the authors string.