Glossocalyx longicuspis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longicuspis
ID:
704673
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 14: t. 1301 (1880)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000704006
Common Names
- Glossocalyx longicuspis
- Long-cusped Glossocalyx
- Longicuspis Glossocalyx
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Glossocalyx longicuspis (also called Long-spurred Glossocalyx, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in rocky, dry habitats, and has a globose or hemispherical shape with small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Glossocalyx longicuspis has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for the treatment of various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Glossocalyx longicuspis is a white or yellowish-white, star-shaped bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark-brown, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small, dark-green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Glossocalyx longicuspis is a small shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings can be taken from the tips of branches and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Glossocalyx longicuspis
Glossocalyx longicuspis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.
Glossocalyx longicuspis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Glossocalyx longicuspis?
Glossocalyx longicuspis
What type of plant is Glossocalyx longicuspis?
Perennial herb
Where does Glossocalyx longicuspis grow?
It is native to South Africa
Species in the Glossocalyx genus
Species in the Siparunaceae family
Glossocalyx longicuspis, Siparuna bifida, Siparuna aspera, Siparuna cristata, Siparuna cuspidata, Siparuna decipiens, Siparuna gesnerioides, Siparuna guianensis, Siparuna grandiflora, Siparuna obstipa, Siparuna thecaphora, Siparuna sessiliflora, Siparuna reginae, Siparuna stellulata, Siparuna ficoides, Siparuna auriculata, Siparuna brasiliensis, Siparuna cervicornis, Siparuna cuzcoana, Siparuna echinata, Siparuna eggersii, Siparuna laurifolia, Siparuna lepidota, Siparuna macrotepala, Siparuna muricata, Siparuna mutisii, Siparuna ovalis, Siparuna pauciflora, Siparuna petiolaris, Siparuna poeppigii, Siparuna subinodora, Siparuna tomentosa, Siparuna calignosa, Siparuna pachyantha, Siparuna pilosolepidota, Siparuna schimpffii, Siparuna croatii, Siparuna palenquensis, Siparuna gigantotepala, Siparuna harlingii, Siparuna conica, Siparuna multiflora, Siparuna campii, Siparuna guajalitensis, Siparuna cascada, Siparuna glabrescens, Siparuna krukovii, Siparuna gentryana, Siparuna lozaniana, Siparuna calantha,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2826873: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.