Glycyrrhiza zaissanica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zaissanica
ID:
209212
Status:
valid
Authors:
Serg.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Sist. Zametki Mater. Gerb. Krylova Tomsk. Gosud. Univ. Kuybysheva1933(1-2): 11 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208541
Common Names
- Glycyrrhiza zaissanica
- Zaissanica Licorice
- Zaissanica Glycyrrhiza
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Glycyrrhiza zaissanica (also called Zaisan 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 zaissanica 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 zaissanica has purple flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.
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Glycyrrhiza zaissanica 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 zaissanica
Glycyrrhiza zaissanica can be found in Kazakhstan.
Glycyrrhiza zaissanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Glycyrrhiza zaissanica?
Glycyrrhiza zaissanica
What is the common name of Glycyrrhiza zaissanica?
Zaisan Licorice
What is the habitat of Glycyrrhiza zaissanica?
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
Lidia Palladievna Sergievskaya (1897-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Serg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:496979-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Glycyrrhiza zaissanica Serg.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.