Glinus sessiliflorus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sessiliflorus
ID:
704398
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.S.Short
Source:
cmp
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Telopea 9: 761 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000703731
Common Names
- Glinus sessiliflorus
- Sessile-flowered Glinus
- Glinus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Glinus sessiliflorus (also called Sessile-Flowered 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 sessiliflorus is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Glinus sessiliflorus 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Glinus sessiliflorus is a perennial herb that grows in sandy soils and is propagated by seed. It is best grown in full sun and requires regular watering. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).
Where to Find Glinus sessiliflorus
Glinus sessiliflorus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.
Glinus sessiliflorus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Glinus sessiliflorus?
Glinus sessiliflorus
Where is Glinus sessiliflorus found?
Glinus sessiliflorus is found in South Africa.
What type of plant is Glinus sessiliflorus?
Glinus sessiliflorus 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-2826581: Based on the initial data import
Philip Sydney Short (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.S.Short' in the authors string.