Suaeda vermiculata
Seablite
Suaeda vermiculata, commonly known as sea blite or saltwort, is a succulent halophyte frequently found in saline coastal and desert environments. Renowned for its remarkable ability to thrive in high-salinity soils, this medicinal plant is utilized in traditional practices for its antioxidant properties and various therapeutic healing applications.
- Scientific name: Suaeda vermiculata
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Caryophyllales, falling into the family Amaranthaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Suaeda, specifically as the species Suaeda vermiculata.
| 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 by the common name Seablite in English, is identified in Arabic as سويداء دودية.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | سويداء دودية | Wikidata |
| en | Seablite | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions in the Mediterranean basin. In Southwestern Europe, its presence is specifically noted in Spain. Moving toward Southeastern Europe, the species can be found inhabiting Sicilia. Its range extends significantly into Northern Africa, where it is documented in Algeria. Furthermore, the plant is also widely distributed throughout the North African territories of Libya and Egypt.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Western Sahara | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
Chemicals
Suaeda vermiculata has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include quercetin, pheophytin a, pheophytin-A, quercetin-3-O-rutinoside.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| quercetin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pheophytin a | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pheophytin-A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin-3-O-rutinoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Suaeda vermiculata has 5 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antidepressant, Anxiolytic, Cytotoxic, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anxiolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Suaeda vermiculata has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include jaundice, MCF-7 cells, hepatocellular carcinoma, inflammation, liver diseases.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| jaundice | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MCF-7 cells | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatocellular carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |