Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boiss.) Boiss.
Source:
tro
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient., ser. 2, 5: 82 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001057479
Common Names
- Yellow-flowered Glycyrrhizopsis
- Glycyrrhizopsis flavescens
- Yellow-flowered Glycyrrhizopsis
Description
Glycyrrhizopsis flavescens (also called Yellow-flowered Glycyrrhizopsis, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats including heathland, woodland, and shrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Glycyrrhizopsis flavescens has been used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments. It has also been used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Glycyrrhizopsis flavescens are yellow, with five petals and a long, curved style. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval, yellowish leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Glycyrrhizopsis flavescens is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location with well-draining soil and regular watering. Propagation can be done by division or cuttings taken in the spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, non-flowering stems and rooted in moist soil or a rooting medium.
Where to Find Glycyrrhizopsis flavescens
Glycyrrhizopsis flavescens can be found in the south-west of Western Australia.
Species in the Glycyrrhizopsis genus
Species in the Fabaceae family