Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
nigrescens
ID:
1295299

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.M.Johnst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 24: 228 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294637



Common Names

  • Blackening Seablite
  • Blackening Glasswort
  • Blackening Sea-blite


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Description

Suaeda nigrescens (also called Black Seepweed, among many other common names) is an annual shrub that is native to South Africa. It has thin, woody stems and its leaves are small and scale-like. It grows in sandy soils and is found in coastal regions.

Uses & Benefits

Suaeda nigrescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in rockeries. It is also used to stabilize slopes and to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Suaeda nigrescens has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Suaeda nigrescens can be done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Water regularly to keep the soil moist.

Where to Find Suaeda nigrescens

Suaeda nigrescens is found in the western United States, from California to Texas.

Suaeda nigrescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Suaeda nigrescens?

Suaeda nigrescens

What is the common name of Suaeda nigrescens?

Black Seepweed

What is the natural habitat of Suaeda nigrescens?

Salt marshes, beaches, and mud flats

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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