Status:
valid
Authors:
Maslenn.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Trudy Tadzhikistansk. Bazy8: 617 (1938 publ. 1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208544
Common Names
- Glycyrrhiza gontscharovii
- Gontscharovii Licorice
- Gontscharovii Glycyrrhiza
Synonyms
- Meristotropis bucharica gontscharowii (Maslenn.) Malzeva [valid]
Description
Glycyrrhiza gontscharovii (also called Gontscharov's Licorice, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia, and it grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes. It is an herbaceous perennial with a woody rootstock and a height of up to 1 m. It has yellow flowers and compound leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Glycyrrhiza gontscharovii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in landscaping. It has a long flowering period and produces attractive yellow and purple flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Glycyrrhiza gontscharovii has purple flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Glycyrrhiza gontscharovii is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky soils. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Glycyrrhiza gontscharovii
Glycyrrhiza gontscharovii can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia and Georgia.
Glycyrrhiza gontscharovii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Glycyrrhiza gontscharovii?
Glycyrrhiza gontscharovii
What is the common name of Glycyrrhiza gontscharovii?
Gontscharov's Licorice
What is the habitat of Glycyrrhiza gontscharovii?
Steppes and semi-deserts
Species in the Glycyrrhiza genus
Glycyrrhiza astragalina,
Glycyrrhiza lepidota,
Glycyrrhiza uralensis,
Glycyrrhiza pallidiflora,
Glycyrrhiza inflata,
Glycyrrhiza yunnanensis,
Glycyrrhiza acanthocarpa,
Glycyrrhiza bucharica,
Glycyrrhiza squamulosa,
Glycyrrhiza zaissanica,
Glycyrrhiza gontscharovii,
Glycyrrhiza foetida,
Glycyrrhiza glabra,
Glycyrrhiza aspera,
Glycyrrhiza echinata,
Glycyrrhiza asymmetrica,
Glycyrrhiza uralensis,
Glycyrrhiza triphylla,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
T.I. Maslennikova: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maslenn.' in the authors string.