Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
radiatus
ID:
704395

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ruiz & Pav.) Rohrb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 14(2): 238 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000703728



Common Names

  • Glinus radiatus
  • Radiate Glinus
  • Glinus


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Synonyms

  • Mollugo radiata Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
  • Glinus glaber Larrañaga [unknown]
  • Mollugo cambessedesii (Fenzl) J.M.Coult. [unknown]

Description

Glinus radiatus (also called Radiate 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 radiatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Glinus radiatus 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 radiatus is a small shrub that grows in dry, rocky areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. The rooted cuttings should be kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Glinus radiatus

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

Glinus radiatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Glinus radiatus?

Glinus radiatus

Where is Glinus radiatus found?

Glinus radiatus is found in South Africa.

What type of plant is Glinus radiatus?

Glinus radiatus 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-2826579: Based on the initial data import
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.
Paul Rohrbach (1846-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rohrb.' in the authors string.