Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1885
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 4: 728 (1885)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000521757
Common Names
- Aerva Glabrata
- Glabrata Aerva
- Smooth Aerva
Description
Aerva glabrata (also called Aerva glabrata subsp. glabrata, among many other common names) is a perennial native to India. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and prefers full sun.
Uses & Benefits
Aerva glabrata is a popular ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens, borders, and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and bright yellow flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aerva glabrata has small, white flowers with a diameter of about 0.5 cm. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings have a single, short stem with small, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aerva glabrata is a perennial herb that can be propagated through seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Aerva glabrata
Aerva glabrata is native to India.
Aerva glabrata FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Aerva glabrata?
Aerva glabrata prefers temperatures between 60-75°F (15-24°C)
How much light does Aerva glabrata need?
Aerva glabrata prefers bright, indirect light.
How often should Aerva glabrata be watered?
Aerva glabrata should be watered when the soil is dry to the touch.
Species in the Aerva genus
Aerva artemisioides,
Aerva caudata,
Aerva congesta,
Aerva coriacea,
Aerva edulis,
Aerva glabrata,
Aerva humbertii,
Aerva javanica,
Aerva lanata,
Aerva leucura,
Aerva madagassica,
Aerva microphylla,
Aerva monsonia,
Aerva radicans,
Aerva revoluta,
Aerva sanguinolenta,
Aerva timorensis,
Aerva triangularifolia,
Aerva villosa,
Aerva wightii,
Species in the Amaranthaceae family
Achyranthes arborescens,
Achyranthes aspera,
Achyranthes bidentata,
Achyranthes diandra,
Achyranthes fasciculata,
Achyranthes mangarevica,
Achyranthes marchionica,
Achyranthes margaretarum,
Achyranthes mutica,
Achyranthes splendens,
Achyranthes talbotii,
Achyranthes shahii,
Achyropsis avicularis,
Achyropsis filifolia,
Achyropsis fruticulosa,
Achyropsis gracilis,
Achyropsis laniceps,
Achyropsis leptostachya,
Acroglochin obtusifolia,
Acroglochin persicarioides,
Aerva artemisioides,
Aerva caudata,
Aerva congesta,
Aerva coriacea,
Aerva edulis,
Aerva glabrata,
Aerva humbertii,
Aerva javanica,
Aerva lanata,
Aerva leucura,
Aerva madagassica,
Aerva microphylla,
Aerva monsonia,
Aerva radicans,
Aerva revoluta,
Aerva sanguinolenta,
Aerva timorensis,
Aerva triangularifolia,
Aerva villosa,
Aerva wightii,
Agathophora alopecuroides,
Agriophyllum lateriflorum,
Agriophyllum latifolium,
Agriophyllum minus,
Agriophyllum montasirii,
Agriophyllum paletzkianum,
Agriophyllum squarrosum,
Allenrolfea occidentalis,
Allenrolfea patagonica,
Allenrolfea vaginata,