Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
microsperma
ID:
438272

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.A.Mey.) Fenzl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ross. 3: 785 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000437604



Common Names

  • Microsperma Suaeda
  • Microsperma's Suaeda
  • Suaeda Microsperma


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Synonyms

  • Lerchia microsperma (C.A.Mey.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Schoberia transoxana Bunge [unknown]
  • Schoberia microsperma C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Suaeda transoxana (Bunge) Boiss. [unknown]
  • Chenopodina microsperma (C.A.Mey.) Moq. [unknown]
  • Chenopodina parviflora Moq. [unknown]
  • Chenopodina pygmaea Moq. [unknown]

Description

Suaeda microsperma (also called Small-Seeded 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 microsperma 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 flowers of Suaeda microsperma 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 microsperma 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 microsperma

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

Suaeda microsperma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Suaeda microsperma?

Suaeda microsperma

What is the common name of Suaeda microsperma?

Microsperma Seablite

What is the natural habitat of Suaeda microsperma?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2484008: Based on the initial data import
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
Eduard Fenzl (1808-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fenzl' in the authors string.