Status:
valid
Authors:
Ferren & S.A.Whitmore
Source:
tro
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Madroño 30(3): 182. 1983
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294846
Common Names
- Seablite
- Sea-blite
- Sea Blite
Description
Suaeda esteroa (also called Seablite, among many other common names) is a perennial succulent shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has thick, fleshy leaves and grows in salty soils in coastal areas, salt marshes, and salt flats.
Uses & Benefits
Suaeda esteroa is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for erosion control and revegetation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Suaeda esteroa has small, yellow flowers and small, winged fruits. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Suaeda esteroa is a low-growing, annual shrub that grows in dry, sandy soils. It is tolerant of drought and can be propagated from seed.
Where to Find Suaeda esteroa
Suaeda esteroa can be found in areas of the Mediterranean, Middle East, and Central Asia.
Suaeda esteroa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Suaeda esteroa?
Suaeda esteroa
What type of plant is Suaeda esteroa?
It is an annual herb.
Where is Suaeda esteroa found?
It is found in the Caucasus region.
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
Sherry A. Whitmore: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.A.Whitmore' in the authors string.