Streblosa glabra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Valeton
Source:
tro
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 44: 567 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273984
Common Names
- Streblosa glabra
- Glabra Streblosa
- Glabra Streblosa Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Streblosa glabra (also called smooth streblosa, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.3 m tall. It is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia. It is found in open woods, thickets, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Streblosa glabra is a popular ornamental plant. It is often used in rock gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used in erosion control projects and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Streblosa glabra has small, white flowers that are followed by small, black berries. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Streblosa glabra is an evergreen, perennial plant native to Central America. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. To propagate from seeds, collect them when they are ripe and sow them on a moist, sterile, well-drained soil mix. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings from a healthy plant and place them in a moist, sterile, well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Streblosa glabra
Streblosa glabra can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Streblosa glabra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Streblosa glabra?
Streblosa glabra
What is the common name of Streblosa glabra?
Smooth Streblosa
Where is Streblosa glabra native to?
South Africa
Species in the Streblosa genus
Streblosa anambasica, Streblosa assimilis, Streblosa axilliflora, Streblosa bracteolata, Streblosa bullata, Streblosa chlamydantha, Streblosa deliensis, Streblosa glabrata, Streblosa hypomalaca, Streblosa johannis-winkleri, Streblosa lampongensis, Streblosa lanceolata, Streblosa leiophylla, Streblosa longiscapa, Streblosa maxima, Streblosa microcarpa, Streblosa multiglandulosa, Streblosa myriocarpa, Streblosa palawanensis, Streblosa polyantha, Streblosa scabridula, Streblosa tortilis, Streblosa undulata, Streblosa urticina, Streblosa glabra, Streblosa bracteata,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
Theodoric Valeton (1855-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Valeton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:767195-1: Based on the initial data import