Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
glauca
ID:
438261

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bunge) Bunge

Source:
cmp

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 25: 362 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000437593



Common Names

  • Glauca Suaeda
  • Glauca's Suaeda
  • Suaeda Glauca


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Synonyms

  • Salsola asparagoides Miq. [unknown]
  • Suaeda asparagoides (Miq.) Makino [unknown]
  • Schoberia glauca Bunge [unknown]
  • Suaeda stauntonii Moq. [unknown]
  • Chenopodina glauca (Bunge) Moq. [unknown]
  • Helicilla altissima Moq. [unknown]

Description

Suaeda glauca (also called Glaucous Seablite, among many other common names) is an annual shrub native to North Africa and the Middle East. It has small, oval leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, salty habitats, such as salt marshes and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Suaeda glauca is used as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions and as a vegetable in salads. It is also used in landscaping to provide a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Suaeda glauca is a yellow flower. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Suaeda glauca is an annual or biennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers a dry, well-drained soil in a sunny position. It is best grown in a sheltered position, protected from strong winds. It is best propagated by seed in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Suaeda glauca

Suaeda glauca is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece. It can be found in dry, sandy areas.

Suaeda glauca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Suaeda glauca?

Suaeda glauca

What is the common name of Suaeda glauca?

Glaucous Seablite

What is the natural habitat of Suaeda glauca?

Salt marshes and coastal areas of the Mediterranean 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,

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