Salicornia meyeriana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
meyeriana
ID:
1295352
Status:
valid
Authors:
Moss
Source:
tro
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 14: 36 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294690
Common Names
- Meyer's Pickleweed
- Meyer's Glasswort
- Meyer's Sea Asparagus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Salicornia meyeriana (also called 'Meyer's glasswort' and 'Glasswort', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean and Central Asia, and it is found in dry habitats such as steppes, deserts, and saline soils.
Uses & Benefits
Salicornia meyeriana is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves can be used as a fodder for animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Salicornia meyeriana has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Cultivation and propagation of Salicornia meyeriana can be done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Water regularly to keep the soil moist.
Where to Find Salicornia meyeriana
Salicornia meyeriana can be found in the coastal areas of the Mediterranean.
Salicornia meyeriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salicornia meyeriana?
Salicornia meyeriana
What is the common name of Salicornia meyeriana?
Meyer's Sea Purslane
What is the natural habitat of Salicornia meyeriana?
Salt marshes, beaches, and mud flats
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 tro-7200501: Based on the initial data import
Charles Edward Moss (1870-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moss' in the authors string.