Suaeda vera
Suaeda vera, commonly known as sea blite, is a succulent halophyte frequently found in coastal saline environments. Valued in traditional medicine, this resilient plant possesses significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Its ability to thrive in harsh, salty soils makes it a unique subject for pharmacological and nutritional research.
- Scientific name: Suaeda vera
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Suaeda vera, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling within 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 |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Suaeda vera, is referred to by various common names across different languages and regions. In German, it is called Strauchige Sode, while in Arabic, it is known as سويداء حقيقية. The Welsh name for this species is Llwyn helys, and in Hungarian, it is identified as cserjés sóballa. Additionally, in Chinese, the plant is commonly called 歐鹼蓬.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Strauchige Sode | Wikidata |
| ar | سويداء حقيقية | Wikidata |
| cy | Llwyn helys | Wikidata |
| hu | cserjés sóballa | Wikidata |
| zh | 歐鹼蓬 | Wikidata |
| de | Salsola vera | Wikidata |
| de | Chenopodina vera | Wikidata |
| de | Schoberia vera | Wikidata |
| de | Suaeda fruticosa subsp. vera | Wikidata |
| de | Suaeda longifolia | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented within Great Britain. Moving toward Middle Europe, the species is also found growing in Germany. Its range extends significantly into Southwestern Europe, where it inhabits the Baleares and Corse. Additionally, the plant is widely distributed throughout the coastal areas of France.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Suaeda vera, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine through its aerial parts. These above-ground structures, which include the succulent stems and the fleshy, salt-tolerant leaves, contain the concentrated bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic effects. Because the plant thrives in saline environments, its aerial parts are particularly noted for their unique chemical composition, which is harvested to prepare various medicinal extracts and treatments.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Suaeda vera has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |