Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuntze
Source:
cmp
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 1: 30 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000703512
Common Names
- Glastaria glastifolia
- Glastifolia Glastaria
- Glastaria
Synonyms
- Peltaria deflexa DC. [unknown]
- Glastaria deflexa Boiss. [unknown]
- Texiera glastifolia Jaub. & Spach [unknown]
- Peltaria glastifolia DC. [unknown]
Description
Glastaria glastifolia (also called Glastifolia Glastaria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is native to India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, scrub, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Glastaria glastifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach ache, and pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Glastaria glastifolia has white or yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Glastaria glastifolia is a small shrub that grows in dry, rocky areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. The rooted cuttings should be kept moist until they are established.
Where to Find Glastaria glastifolia
Glastaria glastifolia can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Glastaria glastifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Glastaria glastifolia?
Glastaria glastifolia
What is the common name of Glastaria glastifolia?
Glastaria
What is the natural habitat of Glastaria glastifolia?
Grasslands of South America
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