Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
behrii
ID:
704412

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltdl.) Orchard

Source:
cmp

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Taxon 19: 823 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000703745

Common Names

  • Glischrocaryon behrii
  • Behrs' Glischrocaryon
  • Glischrocaryon

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Synonyms

  • Loudonia behrii Schltdl. [unknown]

Description

Glischrocaryon behrii (also called Behr's 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 behrii 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 behrii 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Glischrocaryon behrii 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 behrii

Glischrocaryon behrii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Glischrocaryon behrii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Glischrocaryon behrii?

Glischrocaryon behrii

What type of plant is Glischrocaryon behrii?

A shrub

Where is Glischrocaryon behrii native to?

Australia

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2826610: Based on the initial data import
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Anthony Edward Orchard (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Orchard' in the authors string.