Status:
valid
Authors:
Deb
Source:
cmp
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 54: 799 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000703655
Common Names
- Banerjiana Gleadovia
- Gleadovia Banerjiana
- Banerjiana Gleditsia
Description
Gleadovia banerjiana (also called Banerji's Gleadovia, 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
Gleadovia banerjiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Gleadovia banerjiana 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gleadovia banerjiana is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Gleadovia banerjiana
Gleadovia banerjiana is native to the Himalayas and can be found in moist, shady habitats. It is also found in parts of China, India, and Nepal.
Gleadovia banerjiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gleadovia banerjiana?
Gleadovia banerjiana
What is the common name of Gleadovia banerjiana?
Banerji's Gleadovia
What is the natural habitat of Gleadovia banerjiana?
Grassy slopes and meadows
Species in the Gleadovia genus
Species in the Orobanchaceae family
Aeginetia indica,
Aeginetia mirabilis,
Aeginetia mpomii,
Aeginetia selebica,
Aeginetia sessilis,
Aeginetia sinensis,
Aeginetia flava,
Aeginetia acaulis,
Agalinis angustifolia,
Agalinis aphylla,
Agalinis aspera,
Agalinis auriculata,
Agalinis bandeirensis,
Agalinis bangii,
Agalinis brachyphylla,
Agalinis calycina,
Agalinis chaparensis,
Agalinis communis,
Agalinis decemloba,
Agalinis densiflora,
Agalinis digitalis,
Agalinis divaricata,
Agalinis edwardsiana,
Agalinis fasciculata,
Agalinis fiebrigii,
Agalinis filicaulis,
Agalinis filifolia,
Agalinis gattingeri,
Agalinis genistifolia,
Agalinis gypsophila,
Agalinis heterophylla,
Agalinis homalantha,
Agalinis humilis,
Agalinis itambensis,
Agalinis kingsii,
Agalinis lanceolata,
Agalinis laxa,
Agalinis linarioides,
Agalinis linifolia,
Agalinis maritima,
Agalinis megalantha,
Agalinis meyeniana,
Agalinis nana,
Agalinis navasotensis,
Agalinis neoscotica,
Agalinis obtusifolia,
Agalinis oligophylla,
Agalinis peduncularis,
Agalinis pennellii,
Agalinis plukenetii,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:662001-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].