glasswort

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• glasswort
• saltwort
• samphire
• Glassworts
• Saltworts
• Sea Asparagus
• Sea Beans
• marsh samphires
• pickleweeds
• Marsh Samphire
• Pickleweed

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Arthrocnemum
• Sarcocornia

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Salicornia has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, SAPONIN, Salt, oxalate, polyphenols.

Flavonoids

1. 3 Biotech

SAPONIN

1. 3 Biotech

Salt

1. 3 Biotech

oxalate

1. 3 Biotech

polyphenols

1. 3 Biotech

Activities

Salicornia has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiproliferative, Hypoglycemic.

Antiproliferative

1. 3 Biotech

Hypoglycemic

1. 3 Biotech

Medicinal Uses

Salicornia has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, hypoglycemic.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations