Salicornia pacifica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pacifica
ID:
1295457
Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 21: 83 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294795
Common Names
- Pacifica Glasswort
- Pacifica's Glasswort
- Salicornia Pacifica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Salicornia pacifica (also called Pacific Glasswort, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has fleshy, succulent leaves and grows in salty soils in coastal areas, salt marshes, and salt flats.
Uses & Benefits
Salicornia pacifica is used as a source of fuel, fodder, and fiber. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Salicornia pacifica 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Salicornia pacifica can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Salicornia pacifica
Salicornia pacifica is native to the Namib Desert of Namibia and Angola.
Salicornia pacifica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salicornia pacifica?
Salicornia pacifica
What is the common name of Salicornia pacifica?
Pacific Glasswort
What is the habitat of Salicornia pacifica?
Salt marshes and coastal areas
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-7200672: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.