Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindl.) Orchard
Source:
cmp
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Taxon 19: 823 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000703742
Common Names
- Glischrocaryon aureum
- Golden Glischrocaryon
- Glischrocaryon
Synonyms
- Loudonia aurea Lindl. [unknown]
Description
Glischrocaryon aureum (also called Golden Glischrocaryon, 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
Glischrocaryon aureum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating digestive disorders, skin diseases, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Glischrocaryon aureum is yellow with 4 petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, kidney-shaped nutlet. Seedlings have a pair of cotyledons, and a single, long, slender stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Glischrocaryon aureum is a small shrub that grows in dry, rocky areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. The rooted cuttings should be kept moist until they are established.
Where to Find Glischrocaryon aureum
Glischrocaryon aureum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Glischrocaryon aureum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Glischrocaryon aureum?
Glischrocaryon aureum
What type of plant is Glischrocaryon aureum?
A shrub
Where is Glischrocaryon aureum native to?
Australia
Species in the Glischrocaryon genus
Glischrocaryon angustifolium,
Glischrocaryon aureum,
Glischrocaryon behrii,
Glischrocaryon flavescens,
Glischrocaryon roei,
Glischrocaryon glandulosum,
Glischrocaryon monospermum,
Glischrocaryon gibsonii,
Glischrocaryon racemosum,
Glischrocaryon baeuerlenii,
Glischrocaryon lucasii,
Species in the Haloragaceae family
Glischrocaryon angustifolium,
Glischrocaryon aureum,
Glischrocaryon behrii,
Glischrocaryon flavescens,
Glischrocaryon roei,
Glischrocaryon glandulosum,
Glischrocaryon monospermum,
Glischrocaryon gibsonii,
Glischrocaryon racemosum,
Glischrocaryon baeuerlenii,
Glischrocaryon lucasii,
Gonocarpus acanthocarpus,
Gonocarpus aggregatus,
Gonocarpus benthamii,
Gonocarpus chinensis,
Gonocarpus confertifolius,
Gonocarpus cordiger,
Gonocarpus diffusus,
Gonocarpus effusus,
Gonocarpus elatus,
Gonocarpus ephemerus,
Gonocarpus eremophilus,
Gonocarpus ericifolius,
Gonocarpus halconensis,
Gonocarpus hirtus,
Gonocarpus hispidus,
Gonocarpus humilis,
Gonocarpus implexus,
Gonocarpus incanus,
Gonocarpus intricatus,
Gonocarpus leptothecus,
Gonocarpus longifolius,
Gonocarpus mezianus,
Gonocarpus micranthus,
Gonocarpus montanus,
Gonocarpus nodulosus,
Gonocarpus oreophilus,
Gonocarpus paniculatus,
Gonocarpus philippinensis,
Gonocarpus pithyoides,
Gonocarpus pusillus,
Gonocarpus pycnostachyus,
Gonocarpus rudis,
Gonocarpus salsoloides,
Gonocarpus sanguineus,
Gonocarpus scordioides,
Gonocarpus serpyllifolius,
Gonocarpus simplex,
Gonocarpus tetragynus,
Gonocarpus teucrioides,