Salicornia
Salicornia, commonly known as glasswort or samphire, is a succulent halophyte thriving in saline coastal environments. Renowned for its salt-tolerance, this resilient plant is used in traditional medicine to treat inflammation and digestive issues. Additionally, its unique nutritional profile makes it an emerging superfood in gourmet culinary applications.
- Scientific name: Salicornia
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Caryophyllales, it is classified under the family Amaranthaceae. Specifically, it is identified by 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 specific geographical presence across several regions in Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the coastal environments of Denmark. Additionally, its distribution extends to the northern territories of Finland. The species is also documented within the maritime landscapes of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, its range includes the rugged shorelines of Norway.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Chemicals
Salicornia has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, oxalate, polyphenols, salt, saponin.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxalate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salt | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Salicornia has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiproliferative, Hypoglycemic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Salicornia has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, hypoglycemic.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |