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Common Names
- Marifolium Glechon
- Glechon Marifolium
- Marifolium Glechon
Description
Glechon marifolium (also called Glechon marifolium, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Amazon rainforest. It typically grows to a height of 2-5 meters and has oval-shaped, leathery leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Glechon marifolium is used for medicinal purposes, as well as for its ornamental value. It is also used to make furniture and dyes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Glechon marifolium is small, white, and tubular. Its seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Glechon marifolium is a shrub that can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. It should be planted in a sunny spot in well-drained soil and watered regularly. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant in shape.
Where to Find Glechon marifolium
Glechon marifolium is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the countries of France, Italy, and Spain.
Species in the Glechon genus
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,