Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
prolifera
ID:
704362

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Burm.f.) B.L.Burtt

Source:
cmp

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 48: 208 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000703695



Common Names

  • Prolifera Glia
  • Glia Prolifera
  • Prolifera Glekia


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Synonyms

  • Lichtensteinia inebrians Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Oenanthe inebrians Thunb. [unknown]
  • Oenanthe tenuifolia Thunb. [unknown]
  • Oenanthe capensis Houtt. [unknown]
  • Peucedanum caledonicum Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Peucedanum abbreviatum E.Mey. ex Meisn. [deprecated]
  • Annesorhiza inebrians (Thunb.) Wijnands [unknown]
  • Bubon proliferum Burm.f. [unknown]
  • Glia capensis (Houtt.) B.L.Burtt [unknown]
  • Peucedanum abbreviatum E.Mey. ex Meisn. [unknown]

Description

Glia prolifera (also called Proliferous Glia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb with a creeping rhizome. It is native to China and is found in moist forests, thickets, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Glia prolifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Glia prolifera is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, flat, brown-black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Glia prolifera is a hardy annual that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Sow the seeds in spring and water regularly to ensure germination. Divide the clumps in spring or autumn and replant in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Glia prolifera

Glia prolifera can be found in South Africa.

Glia prolifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Glia prolifera?

Glia prolifera

Where is Glia prolifera found?

Glia prolifera is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

What type of plant is Glia prolifera?

Glia prolifera is a herbaceous plant.

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-2826545: Based on the initial data import
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.
Nicolaas Laurens Burman (1733-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burm.f.' in the authors string.