Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.Drumm. ex Hook.) Orchard
Source:
cmp
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Taxon 19: 824 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000703746
Common Names
- Glischrocaryon flavescens
- Yellow Glischrocaryon
- Glischrocaryon
Synonyms
- Loudonia citrina Muell. [unknown]
- Loudonia flavescens J.Drumm. [unknown]
Description
Glischrocaryon flavescens (also called Yellow 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 flavescens 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
Glischrocaryon flavescens has yellow flowers, small, black, shiny seeds and small, black seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Glischrocaryon flavescens is a shrub that grows in dry, rocky soils. 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-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Glischrocaryon flavescens
Glischrocaryon flavescens is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Glischrocaryon flavescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Glischrocaryon flavescens?
Glischrocaryon flavescens
What type of plant is Glischrocaryon flavescens?
A shrub
Where is Glischrocaryon flavescens 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,