Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
flavescens
ID:
704413

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

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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.

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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 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-2826611: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Anthony Edward Orchard (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Orchard' in the authors string.
James Drummond (1787-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Drumm.' in the authors string.