Glossoloma martinianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
martinianum
ID:
704694
Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.F.Sm.) J.L.Clark
Source:
cmp
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Selbyana 25: 203 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000704027
Common Names
- Glossoloma martinianum
- Martinian Glossoloma
- Martinianum Glossoloma
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- Alloplectus martinianus J.F.Sm. [unknown]
Description
Glossoloma martinianum (also called Martin's Glossoloma, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers with four petals and a short horn. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in coastal areas, grasslands, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Glossoloma martinianum has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for the treatment of various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Glossoloma martinianum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped plants.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Glossoloma martinianum is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted immediately in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Glossoloma martinianum
Glossoloma martinianum is native to the Amazon basin in South America. It is found in tropical rainforests, growing in moist, shady areas.
Glossoloma martinianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Glossoloma martinianum?
Glossoloma martinianum
What is the common name of Glossoloma martinianum?
Martin's Glossoloma
What is the natural habitat of Glossoloma martinianum?
Tropical rainforest
Species in the Glossoloma genus
Glossoloma altescandens, Glossoloma baguense, Glossoloma bicolor, Glossoloma bolivianum, Glossoloma carpishense, Glossoloma chrysanthum, Glossoloma cucullatum, Glossoloma grandicalyx, Glossoloma herthae, Glossoloma ichthyoderma, Glossoloma martinianum, Glossoloma medusaeum, Glossoloma oblongicalyx, Glossoloma panamense, Glossoloma penduliflorum, Glossoloma purpureum, Glossoloma pycnosuzygium, Glossoloma schultzei, Glossoloma serpens, Glossoloma sprucei, Glossoloma tetragonoides, Glossoloma tetragonum, Glossoloma pedunculatum, Glossoloma subglabrum, Glossoloma scandens, Glossoloma harlequinoides, Glossoloma anomalum, Glossoloma velutinum,
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2826895: Based on the initial data import
John Littner Clark (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.L.Clark' in the authors string.
James Foley Smith: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Sm.' in the authors string.