Glia decidua - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.-E.van Wyk
Source:
cmp
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 76: 270 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746536
Common Names
- Glia decidua
- Deciduous Glia
- Deciduous Glia Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Glia decidua (also called Deciduous Glia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Glia decidua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Glia decidua has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Glia decidua is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a rooting medium.
Where to Find Glia decidua
Glia decidua can be found in the dry sclerophyll forests of New South Wales, Australia.
Glia decidua FAQ
What is the scientific name of Glia decidua?
Glia decidua
What is the common name of Glia decidua?
Deciduous Glia
What is the natural habitat of Glia decidua?
It is native to Australia.
Species in the Glia 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-2899849: Based on the initial data import
Ben-Erik van Wyk (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.-E.van Wyk' in the authors string.