Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
1295909

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Br.) Moq.

Source:
tro

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat. (Paris) 23: 318 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295247



Common Names

  • Suaeda australis
  • Southern Suaeda
  • Southern-leaf Suaeda


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Description

Suaeda australis (also called Austral Seablite, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that grows up to 0.5m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in arid and semi-arid regions, often in saline soils.

Uses & Benefits

Suaeda australis is used as a food source for livestock, as a source of timber for construction and furniture, and as a source of fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Suaeda australis has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Suaeda australis is a perennial shrub that grows in dry areas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining medium. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Suaeda australis

Suaeda australis is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.

Suaeda australis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Suaeda australis?

Suaeda australis

What is the common name of Suaeda australis?

Southern Suaeda

What is the natural habitat of Suaeda australis?

It is native to Australia and found in arid and semi-arid areas.

Species in the Suaeda genus

Suaeda aegyptiaca, Suaeda acuminata, Suaeda vermiculata, Suaeda vera, Suaeda ifniensis, Suaeda foliosa, Suaeda heterophylla, Suaeda glauca, Suaeda microphylla, Suaeda merxmuelleri, Suaeda microsperma, Suaeda linifolia, Suaeda kossinskyi, Suaeda maritima, Suaeda altissima, Suaeda arcuata, Suaeda arguinensis, Suaeda aralocaspica, Suaeda dendroides, Suaeda eltonica, Suaeda confusa, Suaeda corniculata, Suaeda monoica, Suaeda paradoxa, Suaeda palaestina, Suaeda pelagica, Suaeda physophora, Suaeda spicata, Suaeda splendens, Suaeda plumosa, Suaeda pruinosa, Suaeda przewalskii, Suaeda monodiana, Suaeda lehmannii, Suaeda volkensii, Suaeda asphaltica, Suaeda palmeri, Suaeda densiflora, Suaeda rolandii, Suaeda jacoensis, Suaeda neuquenensis, Suaeda argentinensis, Suaeda calceoliformis, Suaeda patagonica, Suaeda heteroptera, Suaeda depressa, Suaeda divaricata, Suaeda torreyana, Suaeda californica, Suaeda conferta,

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 tro-7202021: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
Christian Horace Benedict Alfred Moquin-Tandon (1804-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moq.' in the authors string.