Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
maritimum
ID:
603845

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nutt. ex Benth.) A.Heller

Source:
cmp

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Muhlenbergia 3: 133 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603177



Common Names

  • Chloropyron maritimum
  • Seaside Chloropyron
  • Seaside Saltbush


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Description

Chloropyron maritimum (also called Sea-blite, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the coastal areas of California, Oregon, and Washington. It grows in sandy, saline soils and is tolerant of drought and salt spray.

Uses & Benefits

Chloropyron maritimum is a popular houseplant due to its attractive foliage and easy care requirements. It is also used in landscaping as a ground cover or in containers. It can be used to create a tropical effect in the garden and can be used to add texture and color to a garden. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a cut flower.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chloropyron maritimum sub. canescens (A.Gray) Tank & J.M.Egger
Chloropyron maritimum sub. palustre (Behr) Tank & J.M.Egger
Chloropyron maritimum sub. maritimum
Chloropyron maritimum sub. parryi (S.Watson) J.M.Egger

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chloropyron maritimum has white flowers with yellowish green stripes and a yellowish green center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a yellowish green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chloropyron maritimum is a terrestrial plant that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and bright, indirect light. Propagation is done by division of the offsets or by seed.

Where to Find Chloropyron maritimum

Chloropyron maritimum can be found in coastal areas of California and Baja California.

Chloropyron maritimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chloropyron maritimum?

Chloropyron maritimum

What is the common name of Chloropyron maritimum?

Seashore Chloropyron

What is the natural habitat of Chloropyron maritimum?

It is native to the southwestern United States and Mexico.

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
Amos Arthur Heller (1867-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Heller' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:57013-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].