Status:
valid
Authors:
Maxim.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. St.-Pétersbourg Divers Savans9: 97 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186030
Common Names
- Pale-flowered Licorice
- Glycyrrhiza Pallidiflora
- Chinese Licorice
Description
Glycyrrhiza pallidiflora (also called Pale-flowered 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 pallidiflora 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 pallidiflora has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Glycyrrhiza pallidiflora 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 pallidiflora
Glycyrrhiza pallidiflora is native to China and can be found in parts of Tibet, Sichuan, and Yunnan.
Glycyrrhiza pallidiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Glycyrrhiza pallidiflora?
Glycyrrhiza pallidiflora
What is the common name of Glycyrrhiza pallidiflora?
Pale-flowered licorice
What is the family of Glycyrrhiza pallidiflora?
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