Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
obscura
ID:
436319

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.W.Ball & Tutin

Source:
cmp

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Watsonia 4: 204 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435651

Common Names

  • Salicornia obscura
  • Obscure Salicornia
  • Obscure Glasswort

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Description

Salicornia obscura (also called Obscure glasswort, among many other common names) is an annual succulent plant that grows in salt marshes, coastal areas, and other saline habitats. It has a fleshy, jointed stem and small, scale-like leaves. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Uses & Benefits

Salicornia obscura 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

Salicornia obscura has small, green flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The flowers are unisexual and the male flowers are larger than the female flowers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salicornia obscura is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m (6 ft) tall. It has small, white, star-shaped flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Salicornia obscura

Salicornia obscura can be found in salt marshes and coastal areas of Europe and North America.

Salicornia obscura FAQ

What are the common names of Salicornia obscura?

Common names of Salicornia obscura include obscure glasswort and obscure pickleweed.

What is the native range of Salicornia obscura?

Salicornia obscura is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

What is the optimal growing environment for Salicornia obscura?

Salicornia obscura prefers full sun and moist, salty soil.

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-2480966: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Gaskell Tutin (1908-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tutin' in the authors string.
Peter William Ball (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.W.Ball' in the authors string.