Sea-blites
Suaeda · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Sea-blites, scientifically known as Suaeda, is a genus of succulent halophytes adapted to saline environments. Found globally in coastal marshes and salt pans, these plants thrive in harsh conditions. Beyond their ecological significance, various Suaeda species offer medicinal potential, traditionally used for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and therapeutic properties.
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Sea-blites
- Seablites
- Seepweeds
- sea-blite
- seepweed
Scientific Names
Accepted name
SuaedaSynonyms
- Helicilla
- Brezia
- Chenopodina
- Borsczowia
- Schoberia
- Belowia
- Calvelia
- Alexandra
- Cochliospermum
- Trikalis
- Lerchia
- Schanginia
- Pterocalyx
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Romeritos
German:
- Soden
- Salzmelden
- Salzmelden
- Soden
French:
- Suæda
- Soudes
- Soudes
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Caryophyllales. Finally, it is a member of the family Amaranthaceae, specifically within the genus Suaeda.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Amaranthaceae |
| Genus | Suaeda |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific presence across several regions in Northern Europe. Its distribution includes the coastal and inland areas of Denmark. It can also be found growing within the territories of Finland. Furthermore, the species is documented throughout Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, its geographical range extends to the northern landscapes of Norway.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark |
| Northern Europe | Finland |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Northern Europe | Norway |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Suaeda has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, polyphenols.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Medicinal chemistry (Shariqah (United Arab Emirates))
polyphenols
- Medicinal chemistry (Shariqah (United Arab Emirates))