Status:
valid
Authors:
Pall.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1803
Citation Micro:
Ill. Pl. : 52 (1803)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000437597
Common Names
- Microphylla Suaeda
- Microphylla's Suaeda
- Suaeda Microphylla
Synonyms
- Lerchia microphylla (Pall.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Schoberia microphylla (Pall.) C.A.Mey. [unknown]
- Chenopodina biebersteiniana Moq. [unknown]
- Chenopodina microphylla (Pall.) Moq. [unknown]
- Chenopodium biebersteinianum Schult. [unknown]
- Chenopodium crassifolium M.Bieb. [unknown]
- Chenopodium villosum Spreng. [unknown]
Description
Suaeda microphylla (also called Small-Leaved 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 microphylla 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 microphylla is a yellow flower. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Suaeda microphylla 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 microphylla
Suaeda microphylla is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece. It can be found in dry, sandy areas.
Suaeda microphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Suaeda microphylla?
Suaeda microphylla
What is the common name of Suaeda microphylla?
Microphyllous Seablite
What is the natural habitat of Suaeda microphylla?
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,