Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
patula
ID:
436255

Status:
valid

Authors:
Duval-Jouve

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 15: 175 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435587

Common Names

  • Salicornia patula
  • Spreading Salicornia
  • Spreading Glasswort

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Synonyms

  • Salicornia duvalii A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Salicornia europaea duvalii (A.Chev.) Maire [unknown]

Description

Salicornia patula (also called Spreading 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 patula 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

Flower: Small, yellowish green flowers. Seed: Tiny, black seeds. Seedlings: Thin, green stems with small, yellowish green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salicornia patula 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 patula

Salicornia patula is native to the Mediterranean region.

Salicornia patula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salicornia patula?

Salicornia patula

What is the natural habitat of Salicornia patula?

Tropical and subtropical wetlands

What is the average height of Salicornia patula?

Around 10 centimeters

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-2480876: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Duval-Jouve (1810-1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Duval-Jouve' in the authors string.