Status:
valid
Authors:
Forssk. ex J.F.Gmel.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1776
Citation Micro:
in Onomat. Bot. Compl. 8: 797 (1776).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000437571
Common Names
- Vera Suaeda
- Vera's Suaeda
- Suaeda Vera
Synonyms
- Salsola fruticosa (L.) L. [unknown]
- Suaeda vesceritensis L.Chevall. [unknown]
- Suaeda vera longifolia (K.Koch) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
- Suaeda fruticosa (L.) Delile [unknown]
- Suaeda longifolia K.Koch [unknown]
- Salsola vera (Forssk. ex J.F.Gmel.) Schult. [unknown]
- Schoberia vera (Forssk. ex J.F.Gmel.) Bunge [unknown]
- Chenopodina vera (Forssk. ex J.F.Gmel.) Moq. [unknown]
- Chenopodium fruticosum L. [unknown]
- Cochliospermum fruticosum (L.) Lag. [unknown]
- Suaeda fruticosa brevifolia Moq. [unknown]
- Suaeda fruticosa vera (Forssk. ex J.F.Gmel.) Maire & Weiller [unknown]
- Suaeda fruticosa longifolia (K.Koch) Fenzl [unknown]
Description
Suaeda vera (also called True Suaeda, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaranthaceae family. It is an annual herb with small, white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region, where it grows in dry, sunny places.
Uses & Benefits
Suaeda vera 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 vera is a yellow flower. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Suaeda vera 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 vera
Suaeda vera is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Suaeda vera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Suaeda vera?
Suaeda vera
What is the common name of Suaeda vera?
Vera Seablite
What is the natural habitat of Suaeda vera?
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,