Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Woods
Source:
cmp
Year:
1851
Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. (London) 3(27): 29. 1851 [March 1851]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435580
Common Names
- Salicornia ramosissima
- Branched Salicornia
- Branched Glasswort
Synonyms
- Salicornia appressa Dumort. [unknown]
- Salicornia smithiana Moss [unknown]
- Salicornia herbacea appressa Dumort. [unknown]
Description
Salicornia ramosissima (also called Branched 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 ramosissima 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Salicornia ramosissima 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 ramosissima
Salicornia ramosissima is native to the Mediterranean region.
Salicornia ramosissima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salicornia ramosissima?
Salicornia ramosissima
What is the natural habitat of Salicornia ramosissima?
Tropical and subtropical wetlands
What is the average height of Salicornia ramosissima?
Around 20 centimeters
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,