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Suaeda salsa

Suaeda salsa, commonly known as sea blite, is a succulent halophyte frequently found in coastal salt marshes. Highly adaptable to saline environments, this resilient plant is valued for its nutritional properties and potential medicinal uses. It plays a vital role in stabilizing coastal ecosystems while offering unique bioactive compounds.

  • Scientific name: Suaeda salsa
  • Family: Amaranthaceae
  • Native range: Europe

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Caryophyllales and is a member of the family Amaranthaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Suaeda, with its species name being salsa.

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 salsa, is referred to by several different common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is called 盐地碱蓬, with the simplified forms used in mainland China (zh-cn and zh-hans) being 盐地碱蓬 and the traditional form used in Taiwan (zh-tw) being 鹽地碱蓬. In German, it is identified by the name Chenopodium salsum.
Language Common Name Source
zh 盐地碱蓬 Wikidata
zh-cn 盐地碱蓬 Wikidata
zh-tw 鹽地碱蓬 Wikidata
zh-hans 盐地碱蓬 Wikidata
de Chenopodium salsum Wikidata
de Chenopodina salsa Wikidata
de Lerchia salsa Wikidata
de Lerchea salsa Wikidata
de Salsola salsa Wikidata
de Schoberia salsa Wikidata

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several distinct regions of the European continent. In Middle Europe, its presence can be documented in both Germany and Hungary. Moving toward the east, the species is found throughout the Baltic States. Its range also extends to the Crimean Peninsula, representing a significant part of its Eastern European territory. Finally, the distribution reaches into the vast stretches of Central European Russia.

Region Area Source
Middle Europe Germany WCVP
Middle Europe Hungary WCVP
Eastern Europe Baltic States WCVP
Eastern Europe Krym WCVP
Eastern Europe Central European Russia WCVP
Eastern Europe East European Russia WCVP
Eastern Europe South European Russia WCVP
Eastern Europe Ukraine WCVP
Siberia Buryatiya WCVP
Russian Far East Primorye WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, known scientifically as Suaeda salsa, is characterized by its succulent morphology, where the leaves play a vital role in its physiological function. The leaves are typically small, fleshy, and cylindrical or linear in shape, a specialized adaptation that allows the plant to store water and manage salinity in its coastal or saline environments. These succulent leaves are essential for the plant's survival, as they facilitate the accumulation of salts and provide the necessary moisture to endure harsh, salty habitats.
Total parts
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Scientific sources
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Plant Part Sources Confidence
leaves 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Suaeda salsa has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, lignin.

Total chemicals
2
Scientific sources
2

Most Reported Compounds

Compound Sources Confidence
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lignin 1 ★☆☆☆☆