Suaeda maritima
Annual seablite
Suaeda maritima, commonly known as sea blite, is a resilient succulent herb native to coastal salt marshes. Thriving in saline environments, this plant is rich in essential minerals and vitamins. Historically utilized in traditional medicine, it offers potential therapeutic benefits, particularly for managing inflammation and supporting overall metabolic health.
- Scientific name: Suaeda maritima
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Caryophyllales and belongs to the family Amaranthaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is placed within 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 |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Suaeda maritima, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In German, it is called Strand-Sode, while in Japanese, it is referred to as ハママツナ. It goes by the name Canyametes in Catalan, pikkukilokki in Finnish, and is known as Mórska zolica in Upper Sorbian.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Strand-Sode | Wikidata |
| ja | ハママツナ | Wikidata |
| ca | Canyametes | Wikidata |
| fi | pikkukilokki | Wikidata |
| hsb | Mórska zolica | Wikidata |
| sv | Saltört | Wikidata |
| et | rand-soodahein | Wikidata |
| zh | 裸花鹼蓬 | Wikidata |
| th | ชะคราม | Wikidata |
| ar | سويداء بحرية | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific range across the northern regions of Europe. Within Northern Europe, its presence is clearly documented in Denmark. It can also be found growing in the coastal areas of Finland. Furthermore, the species is distributed throughout Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, its geographical reach extends to the northern territories 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
Suaeda maritima has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include octadecadienoic acid, stigmasterol, tannins, triterpenes, vitamin E.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| octadecadienoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stigmasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vitamin E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Suaeda maritima has 3 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Anticancer, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Suaeda maritima has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, diabetes mellitus, diseases, hepatitis, leukemia.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leukemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |