Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hub.-Mor.) Surina
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Taxon 63: 854 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340545
Description
Wulfenia glanduligera (also called Glandular Wulfenia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with long, narrow leaves and small, white-to-purple flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in open forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Wulfenia glanduligera is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has small white flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. It is also used as a medicinal plant and has been used to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, coughs, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Wulfenia glanduligera has yellow, daisy-like flowers with many petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have a single pair of round, green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Wulfenia glanduligera is an evergreen perennial that is native to the Mediterranean. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes in early spring. The rhizomes should be planted at a depth of about 2 inches and kept moist until established. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Wulfenia glanduligera
Wulfenia glanduligera can be found in the Eastern Alps of Austria, Slovenia and Italy.
Wulfenia glanduligera FAQ
What is the common name of Wulfenia glanduligera?
Glandular Wulfenia
What is the natural habitat of Wulfenia glanduligera?
Grassland
What is the flowering season of Wulfenia glanduligera?
Summer
Species in the Wulfenia genus
Species in the Plantaginaceae family
Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum,
Adenosma annamense,
Adenosma bracteosum,
Adenosma camphoratum,
Adenosma cordifolium,
Adenosma debilis,
Adenosma elsholtzioides,
Adenosma glutinosum,
Adenosma hirsutum,
Adenosma indianum,
Adenosma inopinatum,
Adenosma javanicum,
Adenosma macrophyllum,
Adenosma malabaricum,
Adenosma microcephalum,
Adenosma muelleri,
Adenosma nelsonioides,
Adenosma papuana,
Adenosma punctata,
Adenosma retusilobum,
Adenosma subrepens,
Adenosma ternata,
Adenosma thorelii,
Agathelpis adunca,
Agathelpis brevifolia,
Agathelpis mucronata,
Albraunia foveopilosa,
Albraunia fugax,
Albraunia psilosperma,
Anamaria heterophylla,
Anarrhinum bellidifolium,
Anarrhinum corsicum,
Anarrhinum duriminium,
Anarrhinum forsskaolii,
Anarrhinum fruticosum,
Anarrhinum intermedium,
Anarrhinum laxiflorum,
Anarrhinum longipedicellatum,
Anarrhinum orientale,
Anarrhinum pedatum,
Anarrhinum forskaohlii,
Ancistrostylis harmandii,
Angelonia acuminatissima,
Angelonia alternifolia,
Angelonia angustifolia,
Angelonia arguta,
Angelonia biflora,
Angelonia bisaccata,
Angelonia blanchetii,
Angelonia campestris,
References
Boštjan Surina: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Surina' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77142437-1: 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].