Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
emerici
ID:
436245

Status:
valid

Authors:
Duval-Jouve

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 15: 176 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435577

Common Names

  • Salicornia emerici
  • Emeric's Salicornia
  • Emeric's Glasswort

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Synonyms

  • Salicornia veneta Pignatti & Lausi [unknown]
  • Salicornia fragilis P.W.Ball & Tutin [unknown]
  • Salicornia lutescens P.W.Ball & Tutin [unknown]
  • Salicornia stricta decumbens Aellen [unknown]

Description

Salicornia emerici (also called Emeric's Glasswort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It has a woody stem and green flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, scrublands and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Salicornia emerici is used as a food source and as a source of oil. It is also used as a soil conditioner and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Salicornia emerici is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salicornia emerici can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in moist soil in the spring and kept moist until germination. Stem cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems in the spring and planted in moist soil. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Salicornia emerici

Salicornia emerici is native to the Mediterranean region.

Salicornia emerici FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salicornia emerici?

Salicornia emerici

What is the common name of Salicornia emerici?

Emeric's Glasswort

What is the natural habitat of Salicornia emerici?

Dry grasslands, scrub and open woodlands

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 kew-2480860: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Duval-Jouve (1810-1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Duval-Jouve' in the authors string.