Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
maritima
ID:
438284

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Dumort.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Fl. Belg. : 22 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000437616



Common Names

  • Maritima Suaeda
  • Maritima's Suaeda
  • Suaeda Maritima


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Synonyms

  • Lerchia maritima (L.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Salsola maritima (L.) M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Salsola indica Willd. [unknown]
  • Salsola sedoides L. [unknown]
  • Suaeda albescens Lázaro Ibiza [unknown]
  • Suaeda indica (Willd.) Moq. [unknown]
  • Suaeda cavanillesiana (Lázaro Ibiza) Cout. [unknown]
  • Suaeda chenopodioides Pall. [unknown]
  • Schoberia crassifolia Steud. [unknown]
  • Schoberia indica (Willd.) Kostel. [unknown]
  • Schoberia maritima (L.) C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Suaeda prostrata Pall. [unknown]
  • Atriplex maritima (L.) Crantz [unknown]
  • Chenopodina aestuaria Dumort. [unknown]
  • Chenopodina bacciformis Dumort. [unknown]
  • Chenopodina filiformis Moq. [unknown]
  • Chenopodina maritima (L.) Moq. [unknown]
  • Chenopodina maritima erecta Moq. [unknown]
  • Chenopodina prostrata (Pall.) Moq. [unknown]
  • Chenopodina sativa Moq. [unknown]
  • Chenopodina spicata Moq. [unknown]
  • Chenopodina tortuosa Moq. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium crassifolium Desf. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium filiforme Dumort. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium hortense Raddi ex Moq. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium hostii Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium jacquinii Ten. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium macrocarpum Desv. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium maritimum L. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium prostratum (Pall.) Schult. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium spicatum Schult. [unknown]
  • Cochliospermum cavanillesii Lag. [unknown]
  • Dondia maritima (L.) Druce [unknown]
  • Suaeda maritima cavanillesiana Lázaro Iberia [unknown]
  • Chenopodina maritima vulgaris Moq. [unknown]
  • Suaeda maritima perennans Maire [unknown]
  • Suaeda fernaldii (Standl.) Standl. [unknown]
  • Salsola maritima (L.) M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Suaeda maritima richii (Fernald) Bassett & Crompton [unknown]
  • Suaeda richii Fernald [unknown]
  • Suaeda maritima maritima [unknown]
  • Suaeda nudiflora (Willd.) Moq. [unknown]
  • Suaeda maritima vulgaris Moq. [unknown]

Description

Suaeda maritima (also called Sea-Blite, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It is an evergreen shrub with small, linear leaves that are arranged in a rosette pattern. The leaves are green in color and have a waxy texture. The plant produces small, yellow flowers in the summer. It is found in coastal areas, on cliffs, and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Suaeda maritima is a plant that is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover. It is known to be a good source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Suaeda maritima sub. salsa (L.) Soó
Suaeda maritima sub. pannonica (Beck) Soó ex P.W.Ball

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Suaeda maritima are small, yellow and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Suaeda maritima is an annual plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed. The plant prefers a dry, well-drained soil and a warm, dry climate. It should be grown in full sun and should be protected from strong winds. The plant should be watered sparingly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Suaeda maritima

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

Suaeda maritima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Suaeda maritima?

Suaeda maritima

What is the natural habitat of Suaeda maritima?

Salt marshes and coastal areas

What is the average height of Suaeda maritima?

0.5-1.5 meters

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-2484020: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Barthélémy Du Mortier (1797-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dumort.' in the authors string.