Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
procumbens
ID:
436266

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Engl. Bot. 35: t. 2475 (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435598

Common Names

  • Salicornia procumbens
  • Procumbent Salicornia
  • Procumbent Glasswort

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Synonyms

  • Salicornia strictissima Gram [unknown]
  • Salicornia stricta procumbens (Sm.) Soó [unknown]
  • Salicornia herbacea procumbens (Sm.) G.Mey. [unknown]
  • Salicornia stricta procumbens (Sm.) D.König [unknown]
  • Salicornia dolichostachya strictissima (Gram) P.W.Ball [unknown]

Description

Salicornia procumbens (also called Prostrate Salicornia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean and is found in salt marshes and coastal areas. It is often found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Salicornia procumbens 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 procumbens 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 procumbens 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 procumbens

Salicornia procumbens is native to the Mediterranean region.

Salicornia procumbens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salicornia procumbens?

Salicornia procumbens

What is the common name of Salicornia procumbens?

Procumbent Glasswort

What is the habitat of Salicornia procumbens?

Salicornia procumbens is found in salt marshes, mudflats, and coastal areas

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