Sporobolus maritimus
Sporobolus maritimus, commonly known as sea heath, is a resilient coastal shrub native to sandy shorelines. Valued in traditional ethnobotany, this maritime plant possesses unique bioactive properties. Its ability to thrive in saline environments makes it a fascinating subject for studying natural compounds with potential therapeutic and medicinal applications.
- Scientific name: Sporobolus maritimus
- Family: Poaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Poales and family Poaceae, it is classified under the genus Sporobolus. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined as Sporobolus maritimus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Poales | WCVP |
| Family | Poaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Sporobolus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Sporobolus maritimus, is referred to by various names across different languages and regions. In Arabic, it is called عشب الحبل الصغير, while in Welsh, it is known as Cordwellt bach. In Swedish, the plant is called Litet marskgräs, and in Catalan, it is identified as Spartina maritima. Additionally, in Japanese, the name used is スパルティナ・マリティマ.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | عشب الحبل الصغير | Wikidata |
| cy | Cordwellt bach | Wikidata |
| sv | Litet marskgräs | Wikidata |
| ca | Spartina maritima | Wikidata |
| ja | スパルティナ・マリティマ | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented in both Great Britain and Ireland. Moving toward Middle Europe, the species is also found within the borders of Belgium. Additionally, it occupies territories in Germany. Finally, the geographical range extends to include the Netherlands.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
Activities
Sporobolus maritimus has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |