Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
pusilla
ID:
436252

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Woods

Source:
cmp

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. (London) 3(27): 30. 1851 [March 1851]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435584

Common Names

  • Salicornia pusilla
  • Dwarf Salicornia
  • Dwarf Glasswort

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Synonyms

  • Salicornia disarticulata Moss [unknown]

Description

Salicornia pusilla (also called Dwarf 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 pusilla 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 pusilla 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 pusilla

Salicornia pusilla is native to the Mediterranean region.

Salicornia pusilla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salicornia pusilla?

Salicornia pusilla

What is the natural habitat of Salicornia pusilla?

Tropical and subtropical wetlands

What is the average height of Salicornia pusilla?

Around 7 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-2480870: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Woods (1776-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Woods' in the authors string.