Status:
valid
Authors:
Nelmes
Source:
wcs
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 8: 380 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357704
Common Names
- Coleochloa glabra
- Smooth Coleochloa
- Coleochloa
Description
Coleochloa glabra (also called Smooth Stonewort, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant native to Europe and Asia. It is a small, perennial plant with short, slender stems and small, oval leaves. It grows in shallow, still waters, such as ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.
Uses & Benefits
Coleochloa glabra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Coleochloa glabra has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have two oval-shaped leaves and are slightly serrated.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coleochloa glabra can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Coleochloa glabra
Coleochloa glabra can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Africa, and South America.
Coleochloa glabra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coleochloa glabra?
Coleochloa glabra
What is the common name of Coleochloa glabra?
Smooth coleochloa
What is the natural habitat of Coleochloa glabra?
Dry, rocky hillsides and plains
Species in the Coleochloa genus
Species in the Cyperaceae family
Abildgaardia mexicana,
Abildgaardia ovata,
Abildgaardia schoenoides,
Abildgaardia triflora,
Abildgaardia oxystachya,
Abildgaardia odontocarpa,
Abildgaardia macrantha,
Abildgaardia fusiformis,
Abildgaardia pachyptera,
Actinoschoenus repens,
Actinoschoenus yunnanensis,
Actinoschoenus aphyllus,
Actinoscirpus grossus,
Afrotrilepis jaegeri,
Afrotrilepis pilosa,
Amphiscirpus nevadensis,
Arthrostylis aphylla,
Arthrostylis planiculmis,
Becquerelia clarkei,
Becquerelia cymosa,
Becquerelia discolor,
Becquerelia merkeliana,
Becquerelia muricata,
Becquerelia tuberculata,
Bisboeckelera irrigua,
Bisboeckelera longifolia,
Bisboeckelera microcephala,
Bisboeckelera vinacea,
Blysmus compressus,
Blysmus mongolicola,
Blysmus rufus,
Blysmus sinocompressus,
Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter,
Bolboschoenus caldwellii,
Bolboschoenus capensis,
Bolboschoenus fluviatilis,
Bolboschoenus glaucus,
Bolboschoenus grandispicus,
Bolboschoenus laticarpus,
Bolboschoenus maritimus,
Bolboschoenus medianus,
Bolboschoenus nobilis,
Bolboschoenus novae-angliae,
Bolboschoenus planiculmis,
Bolboschoenus robustus,
Bolboschoenus schmidii,
Bolboschoenus stagnicola,
Bolboschoenus yagara,
Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii,
Bolboschoenus biconcavus,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:303564-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].