Salicornia freitagii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
freitagii
ID:
510843
Status:
valid
Authors:
Yaprak & Yurdak.
Source:
cmp
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 45: 208 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510175
Common Names
- Salicornia freitagii
- Freitagii Salicornia
- Freitag's Glasswort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Salicornia freitagii (also called Freitag's Glasswort, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1m tall. It is native to South America and is found in salty, coastal areas. It has small, yellow flowers and grey-green foliage.
Uses & Benefits
Salicornia freitagii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Salicornia freitagii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Salicornia freitagii is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers a well-drained soil and should be kept moist during the growing season. It can be propagated by division or by seed.
Where to Find Salicornia freitagii
Salicornia freitagii is native to the Mediterranean region.
Salicornia freitagii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salicornia freitagii?
Salicornia freitagii
What type of plant is Salicornia freitagii?
A succulent halophyte
Where is Salicornia freitagii native to?
Central and South America
Species in the Salicornia genus
Salicornia arabica, Salicornia deserticola, Salicornia dolichostachya, Salicornia emerici, Salicornia ramosissima, Salicornia pusilla, Salicornia patula, Salicornia praecox, Salicornia perennans, Salicornia pojarkovae, Salicornia procumbens, Salicornia senegalensis, Salicornia europaea, Salicornia nitens, Salicornia obscura, Salicornia freitagii, Salicornia rubra, Salicornia perrieri, Salicornia bigelovii, Salicornia subterminalis, Salicornia virginica, Salicornia meyeriana, Salicornia uniflora, Salicornia pacifica, Salicornia depressa, Salicornia maritima,
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-2608494: Based on the initial data import
Ahmet Emre Yaprak: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yaprak' in the authors string.
Ender Yurdakulol (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yurdak.' in the authors string.