Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
suckleyana
ID:
1295488

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Torr.) Rydb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 1: 133 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294826

Common Names

  • Suckleyana Seablite
  • Suckleyana's Seablite
  • Suckleya Suckleyana

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Description

Suckleya suckleyana (also called Suckley's Sea Blite, among many other common names) is a perennial succulent shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has thick, fleshy leaves and grows in salty soils in coastal areas, salt marshes, and salt flats.

Uses & Benefits

Suckleya suckleyana is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for erosion control and revegetation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Suckleya suckleyana has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small, with a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Suckleya suckleyana is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows in dry, sandy soils. It is tolerant of drought and can be propagated from seed or cuttings taken from mature plants.

Where to Find Suckleya suckleyana

Suckleya suckleyana can be found in areas of the Mediterranean, Middle East, and Central Asia.

Suckleya suckleyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Suckleya suckleyana?

Suckleya suckleyana

What type of plant is Suckleya suckleyana?

It is an annual herb.

Where is Suckleya suckleyana found?

It is found in the Caucasus region.

Species in the Suckleya genus

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 tro-7200775: Based on the initial data import
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.