Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
herniarioides
ID:
704374

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gagnep.) Tardieu

Source:
cmp

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Fl. Camb., Laos & Vietn. 5: 97 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000703707



Common Names

  • Glinus herniarioides
  • Herniarie Glinus
  • Glinus


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Synonyms

  • Mollugo herniarioides Gagnep. [unknown]

Description

Glinus herniarioides (also called Herniaria-Like Glinus, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb with a creeping rhizome. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry grasslands and scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Glinus herniarioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Glinus herniarioides is yellow with 4 petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, kidney-shaped nutlet. Seedlings have a pair of cotyledons, and a single, long, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Glinus herniarioides 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 Glinus herniarioides

Glinus herniarioides is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Glinus herniarioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Glinus herniarioides?

Glinus herniarioides

Where is Glinus herniarioides found?

Glinus herniarioides is found in South Africa.

What type of plant is Glinus herniarioides?

Glinus herniarioides is a herbaceous plant.

Species in the Glinus genus

Species in the Molluginaceae family

Adenogramma asparagoides, Adenogramma capillaris, Adenogramma congesta, Adenogramma glomerata, Adenogramma lichtensteiniana, Adenogramma littoralis, Adenogramma mollugo, Adenogramma physocalyx, Adenogramma rigida, Adenogramma sylvatica, Adenogramma teretifolia, Coelanthum grandiflorum, Coelanthum semiquinquefidum, Coelanthum verticillatum, Glinus bainesii, Glinus herniarioides, Glinus lotoides, Glinus microphyllus, Glinus oppositifolius, Glinus orygioides, Glinus radiatus, Glinus runkewitzii, Glinus sessiliflorus, Glinus setiflorus, Glischrothamnus ulei, Hypertelis angrae-pequenae, Hypertelis arenicola, Hypertelis bowkeriana, Hypertelis caespitosa, Hypertelis salsoloides, Hypertelis spergulacea, Hypertelis trachysperma, Mollugo verticillata, Mollugo pinosia, Mollugo nudicaulis, Mollugo cerviana, Mollugo fragilis, Mollugo angustifolia, Mollugo namaquensis, Mollugo pusilla, Mollugo tenella, Mollugo walteri, Mollugo decandra, Mollugo caespitosa, Mollugo pentaphylla, Mollugo stricta, Mollugo snodgrassii, Mollugo crockeri, Mollugo flavescens, Mollugo floriana,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2826557: Based on the initial data import
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
Marie-Laure Tardieu-Blot (1902-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tardieu' in the authors string.