Glycyrrhiza lepidota - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lepidota
ID:
171253
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pursh
Source:
ildis
Year:
1813
Citation Micro:
Fl. Amer. Sept.2: 480 (1813)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170582
Common Names
- Lepidota Licorice
- Lepidota Glycyrrhiza
- Glycyrrhiza Lepidota
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- Glycyrrhiza lepidota glutinosa (Nutt.) S.Watson [valid]
- Glycyrrhiza glutinosa Nutt. [valid]
- Liquiritia lepidota Nutt. [invalid]
Description
Glycyrrhiza lepidota (also called Glycyrrhiza lepidota, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a spreading crown. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas and is found in moist, lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Glycyrrhiza lepidota is used as a medicinal plant and as a source of food. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Glycyrrhiza lepidota has small purple flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown, flat, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are slender with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Glycyrrhiza lepidota is a perennial herb native to North America. It is propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location and the plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart. The rootstock should be divided in spring or autumn and planted in a sunny location.
Where to Find Glycyrrhiza lepidota
Glycyrrhiza lepidota is native to the southwestern United States, from California to Texas. It is found in dry, sandy soils in open woods, roadsides, and disturbed sites.
Glycyrrhiza lepidota FAQ
What is the scientific name of Glycyrrhiza lepidota?
Glycyrrhiza lepidota
What type of plant is Glycyrrhiza lepidota?
Herb
What is the natural habitat of Glycyrrhiza lepidota?
Grassy and rocky slopes
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
Frederick Traugott Pursh (1774-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pursh' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Glycyrrhiza lepidota Pursh: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.