Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glandulosa
ID:
657705

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poir.) H.Wolff ex Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Veg. Erde 9(III 2): 795 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000657037



Common Names

  • Drusa Glandulosa
  • Glandulosa Drusa
  • Glandulosa


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Synonyms

  • Sicyos glandulosus Poir. [unknown]
  • Bowlesia glandulosa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bowlesia oppositifolia maroccana Domin [unknown]
  • Drusa oppositifolia DC. [unknown]
  • Sicyos glandulosa Poir. [unknown]

Description

Drusa glandulosa (also called Drusilla, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white, star-shaped flowers and small, oval, dark green leaves. It grows in rocky, dry areas and can be found in meadows, pastures, and on roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Drusa glandulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a groundcover. It has a number of medicinal uses, including treating skin infections, reducing inflammation and relieving pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Drusa glandulosa is white with yellow centers and has five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Drusa glandulosa is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is best grown in a container or in a rock garden.

Where to Find Drusa glandulosa

Drusa glandulosa is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.

Drusa glandulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Drusa glandulosa?

Drusa glandulosa

What is the common name of Drusa glandulosa?

Glandular Drusa

Where is Drusa glandulosa native to?

South Africa

Species in the Drusa genus

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2778300: Based on the initial data import
Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Karl Friedrich August Hermann Wolff (1866-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Wolff' in the authors string.