Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
microphyllus
ID:
704383

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hauman

Source:
cmp

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 19: 445 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000703716



Common Names

  • Glinus microphyllus
  • Small-leaved Glinus
  • Glinus


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Description

Glinus microphyllus (also called Small-Leaved 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 microphyllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Glinus microphyllus is a small, yellow, cup-shaped flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Glinus microphyllus 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 microphyllus

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

Glinus microphyllus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Glinus microphyllus?

Glinus microphyllus

Where is Glinus microphyllus found?

Glinus microphyllus is found in South Africa.

What type of plant is Glinus microphyllus?

Glinus microphyllus 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