Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
705328

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mast.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 1: 267 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000704661



Common Names

  • Glyphaea tomentosa
  • Hairy Glyphaea
  • Hairy Water-Lily


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Synonyms

  • Schweinfurthafra tomentosa Kuntze [deprecated]
  • Oncoba sulcata Sim [unknown]

Description

Glyphaea tomentosa (also called woolly glyphaea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Africa and grows in grasslands and woodlands. It has pinnate leaves and produces small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Glyphaea tomentosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Glyphaea tomentosa has yellow-white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Glyphaea tomentosa is a perennial plant native to India. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be planted in a sunny spot in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Glyphaea tomentosa

Glyphaea tomentosa is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Glyphaea tomentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Glyphaea tomentosa?

Glyphaea tomentosa

What are the medicinal uses of Glyphaea tomentosa?

Glyphaea tomentosa is used for treating various ailments, including digestive problems, skin disorders, and inflammation.

What is the taste of Glyphaea tomentosa?

Glyphaea tomentosa has a sweet, licorice-like taste.

Species in the Glyphaea genus

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

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