Seablite
Suaeda aegyptiaca · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (12 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Seablite, scientifically known as Suaeda aegyptiaca, is a resilient halophyte primarily found in coastal saline environments. Renowned for its remarkable ability to thrive in harsh, salty soils, this medicinal plant offers significant therapeutic potential. It is widely studied for its unique antioxidant properties and diverse bioactive compounds.
- Family
- Amaranthaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Leaf · Leaves
- Common names
- Suwwad · Seablite
- Scientific synonyms
- Suaeda Hortensis · Suaeda Maris-Mortui · 14 more
Names
Common Names
- Suwwad
- Seablite
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Chenopodium aegyptiacum
- Schanginia aegyptiaca
- Suaeda baccata
- Schanginia baccata
- Suaeda hortensis
- Schanginia hortensis
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Suaeda aegyptiacaSynonyms
- Suaeda hortensis
- Suaeda maris-mortui
- Suaeda baccata
- Schoberia hortensis
- Suaeda platyphylla
- Salsola divergens
- Salsola baccata
- Chenopodium aegyptiacum
- Chenopodium hortense
- Lerchia hortensis
- Lerchia baccata
- Schanginia baccata
- Schanginia aegyptiaca
- Schanginia hortensis
- Enchylaena aegyptiaca
- Salsola hortensis
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Suaeda aegyptiaca, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Caryophyllales. Finally, it is a member of the family Amaranthaceae and the genus Suaeda.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Amaranthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Suaeda | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the diverse landscapes of Northern Africa. Within this region, its presence is documented in Egypt, Libya, and Tunisia. Beyond the Mediterranean coast, its range extends into the Northeast Tropical Africa zone. Specifically, it can be found growing in the territories of Djibouti and Eritrea. Consequently, its geographical footprint covers a significant portion of the African continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Djibouti | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Cyprus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Suaeda aegypteia, utilizes its specialized leaf structures as a primary component in its medicinal profile. The leaves are characteristic of the Amaranthaceae family, often appearing succulent to help the plant manage moisture in saline environments. In various traditional applications, the leaf is the part most frequently harvested and processed to extract its bioactive compounds, which are believed to contribute to the plant's therapeutic properties.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Archives of Razi Institute (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | Archives of Razi Institute (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Suaeda aegyptiaca has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Saponins, Tannins.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Saponins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Archives of Razi Institute
Saponins
- Archives of Razi Institute
Tannins
- Archives of Razi Institute
Activities
Suaeda aegyptiaca has 3 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | Materials science & engineering. C, Materials for biological applications (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | Materials science & engineering. C, Materials for biological applications (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Materials science & engineering. C, Materials for biological applications (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Suaeda aegyptiaca has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli | Archives of Razi Institute (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | Archives of Razi Institute (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Archives of Razi Institute (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus epidermidis | Archives of Razi Institute (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Methanol Extracts of Suaeda aegyptiaca Leaves | Archives of Razi Institute (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol extract of Suaeda aegyptiaca leaves | Archives of Razi Institute (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanolic extract of Suaeda aegyptiaca leaves | Archives of Razi Institute (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |