Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pourr.) Gren. & Godr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Fl. France 3: 30 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000438066
Common Names
- Suaeda splendens
- Splendens Suaeda
- Suaeda Splendens
Synonyms
- Salsola setifera Lag. [unknown]
- Salsola splendens Pourr. [unknown]
- Schoberia setigera (DC.) C.A.Mey. [unknown]
- Suaeda setigera (DC.) Moq. [unknown]
- Belowia baccifera Moq. [unknown]
- Chenopodina setigera (DC.) Moq. [unknown]
- Chenopodina splendens (Pourr.) Gren. [unknown]
- Chenopodium clemente Spreng. [unknown]
- Chenopodium setigerum DC. [unknown]
- Cochliospermum clementei Lag. [unknown]
Description
Suaeda splendens (also called Sea-blite, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial succulent plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region, but can also be found in other parts of the world. It prefers salty soils and is often found in coastal areas, salt marshes, and other saline habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Suaeda splendens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Suaeda splendens are small, yellow in color and arranged in a spike. The seeds are small, black and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Suaeda splendens can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. It prefers a sandy, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures, but prefers temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C). It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Suaeda splendens
Suaeda splendens can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Suaeda splendens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Suaeda splendens?
Suaeda splendens
What is the common name of Suaeda splendens?
Splendid Seablite
What is the natural habitat of Suaeda splendens?
It is native to 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,