Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
lehmannii
ID:
442794

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bunge) Kapralov, Akhani & Roalson

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 31: 582 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000442126



Common Names

  • Suaeda lehmannii
  • Seablite
  • Sea Purslane


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Description

Suaeda lehmannii (also called 'Lehmann's Suaeda', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It grows in shady areas in humid tropical climates, and has lanceolate leaves and small blue flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Suaeda lehmannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Suaeda lehmannii has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Suaeda lehmannii is a tropical shrub that is native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 3 meters in height and has dark green, leathery leaves. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sheltered position and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Suaeda lehmannii

Suaeda lehmannii is found in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Suaeda lehmannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Suaeda lehmannii?

Suaeda lehmannii

What is the common name of Suaeda lehmannii?

Lehmann's Suaeda

What is the natural habitat of Suaeda lehmannii?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil

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 kew-2491216: Based on the initial data import
Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.
Hossein Akhani (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Akhani' in the authors string.
Eric Howard Roalson (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roalson' in the authors string.
Maxim V. Kapralov: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kapralov' in the authors string.