Glycyrrhiza inflata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inflata
ID:
186703
Status:
valid
Authors:
Batalin
Source:
ildis
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada11: 484 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186032
Common Names
- Inflated Licorice
- Glycyrrhiza Inflata
- Chinese Licorice
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- Glycyrrhiza eurycarpa P.C.Li [valid]
- Meristotropis pauciflora (Hance) Kruganova [unknown]
- Glycyrrhiza paucifoliolata Hance [valid]
- Glycyrrhiza hediniana Harms [valid]
- Meristotropis paucifoliolata (Hance) Kruganova [valid]
Description
Glycyrrhiza inflata (also called Bladder Licorice, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Europe and grows in grasslands and meadows. It has a woody stem, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Glycyrrhiza inflata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Glycyrrhiza inflata has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Glycyrrhiza inflata is a perennial legume that is native to Asia. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9. It prefers well-drained, fertile soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light shade.
Where to Find Glycyrrhiza inflata
Glycyrrhiza inflata is native to China and can be found in parts of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Tibet.
Glycyrrhiza inflata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Glycyrrhiza inflata?
Glycyrrhiza inflata
What is the common name of Glycyrrhiza inflata?
Bladder licorice
What is the family of Glycyrrhiza inflata?
Fabaceae
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
Alexander Theodorowicz Batalin (1847-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Batalin' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Glycyrrhiza inflata Batalin: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.