Salicornia bigelovii
Salicornia bigeloii, commonly known as saltwort or glasswort, is a succulent halophyte thriving in saline coastal environments. Renowned for its adaptability, this plant offers significant medicinal potential. It contains bioactive compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a subject of interest in traditional medicine and modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Salicornia bigelovii
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls into the order Caryophyllales and is a member of the family Amaranthaecae. Within this hierarchy, it is specifically categorized under the genus Salicornia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Amaranthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Salicornia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across various regions of the United States. In the Northeastern United States, it can be found growing in the state of Maine. Its presence continues through Massachusetts and into the coastal areas of New Jersey. Additionally, the species is documented within the borders of New York. Finally, its range extends to the Southwestern United States, specifically within California.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Maine | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Massachusetts | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | New Jersey | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | New York | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | California | WCVP |
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Alabama | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Georgia | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Maryland | WCVP |
Chemicals
Salicornia bigelovii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include bigelovii C.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bigelovii C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Salicornia bigelovii has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer, cancer, cephalalgia, colon cancer, glioblastoma.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cephalalgia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colon cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glioblastoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scurvy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |