Salicornia quinqueflora Chicken Claws PFAF Plant Database

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Summary

Taxonomic Note: This genus was formerly classified in the family Chenopodiaceae. Modern classifications include it within the Amaranthaceae.

Physical Characteristics

Salicornia quinqueflora is a . The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs).
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in saline soils.
It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.

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Synonyms

S. australis. Sol. Sarcocornia quinqueflora.

Plant Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Shoots
Edible Uses:

Young shoots - raw or cooked[153, 173]. A salty taste[144, 193]. Used mainly as a pickle[193]. Each stem has a fibrous woody core that makes the plant much less appealing as a vegetable or pickle[193].

References More on Edible Uses

Medicinal Uses

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None known

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Other Uses

Cleanser Potash

The ashes obtained from burning this plant are rich in potash and are used in making soap or glass[153, 156]]. The ashes can also be used as a soap for cleaning fabrics[169].

Special Uses

References More on Other Uses

Cultivation details

We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it is unlikely succeed outdoors in any but the mildest parts of the country. The plants native habitat will give some idea of its cultivation needs.

References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information

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Plant Propagation

Seed - we have no information for this species but suggest sowing the seed as soon as it is ripe if this is possible, otherwise in spring, in a greenhouse in a light sandy compost. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division might be possible in the spring.

Other Names

If available other names are mentioned here

Native Range

AUSTRALASIA: Australia (New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia, Lord Howe Island)

Weed Potential

Right plant wrong place. We are currently updating this section. Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it's worth checking.

Conservation Status

IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :

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Related Plants

Latin Name	Common Name	Habit	Height	Hardiness	Growth	Soil	Shade	Moisture	Edible	Medicinal	Other
Salicornia bigelovii	Dwarf Glasswort, Dwarf saltwort	Annual	0.3	8-11		LMH	N	M	4	0	3
Salicornia europaea	Glasswort	Annual	0.3	-		LMH	N	DM	3	0	2
Salicornia maritima	Seaside glasswort	Annual	0.2	8-11	F	LMH	N	WeWa	3	0	2
Salicornia rubra	Red Glasswort, red swampfire	Annual	0.2	-		LMH	SN	M	1	0
Salicornia virginica	Virginia Glasswort	Perennial	0.3	7-11		LMH	N	M	3	1	2

Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

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Bunge. ex Ung.-Sternb.

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Salicornia quinqueflora - Bunge. ex Ung.-Sternb.