Status:
valid
Authors:
Pax
Source:
cmp
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(1b): 40 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000703697
Common Names
- Glinus bainesii
- Baines' Glinus
- Glinus
Description
Glinus bainesii (also called Baines' Glinus, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb with a creeping rhizome. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry grasslands and scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Glinus bainesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Glinus bainesii is a small, yellow, cup-shaped flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Glinus bainesii is a hardy annual that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Sow the seeds in spring and water regularly to ensure germination. Divide the clumps in spring or autumn and replant in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Glinus bainesii
Glinus bainesii can be found in South Africa.
Glinus bainesii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Glinus bainesii?
Glinus bainesii
Where is Glinus bainesii found?
Glinus bainesii is found in South Africa.
What type of plant is Glinus bainesii?
Glinus bainesii is a herbaceous plant.
Species in the Glinus genus
Species in the Molluginaceae family
Adenogramma asparagoides,
Adenogramma capillaris,
Adenogramma congesta,
Adenogramma glomerata,
Adenogramma lichtensteiniana,
Adenogramma littoralis,
Adenogramma mollugo,
Adenogramma physocalyx,
Adenogramma rigida,
Adenogramma sylvatica,
Adenogramma teretifolia,
Coelanthum grandiflorum,
Coelanthum semiquinquefidum,
Coelanthum verticillatum,
Glinus bainesii,
Glinus herniarioides,
Glinus lotoides,
Glinus microphyllus,
Glinus oppositifolius,
Glinus orygioides,
Glinus radiatus,
Glinus runkewitzii,
Glinus sessiliflorus,
Glinus setiflorus,
Glischrothamnus ulei,
Hypertelis angrae-pequenae,
Hypertelis arenicola,
Hypertelis bowkeriana,
Hypertelis caespitosa,
Hypertelis salsoloides,
Hypertelis spergulacea,
Hypertelis trachysperma,
Mollugo verticillata,
Mollugo pinosia,
Mollugo nudicaulis,
Mollugo cerviana,
Mollugo fragilis,
Mollugo angustifolia,
Mollugo namaquensis,
Mollugo pusilla,
Mollugo tenella,
Mollugo walteri,
Mollugo decandra,
Mollugo caespitosa,
Mollugo pentaphylla,
Mollugo stricta,
Mollugo snodgrassii,
Mollugo crockeri,
Mollugo flavescens,
Mollugo floriana,