Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
setiflorus
ID:
704399

Status:
valid

Authors:
Forssk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Fl. Aegypt.-Arab. : 95 (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000703732



Common Names

  • Glinus setiflorus
  • Hairy-flowered Glinus
  • Glinus


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Synonyms

  • Plenckia setiflora (Forssk.) Raf. [unknown]

Description

Glinus setiflorus (also called Bristly-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 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 setiflorus 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 sessiliflorus is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, division, or cuttings. It is best to sow the seeds in the fall and the seedlings will emerge in the spring. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Glinus setiflorus

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

Glinus setiflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Glinus setiflorus?

Glinus setiflorus

Where is Glinus setiflorus found?

Glinus setiflorus is found in South Africa.

What type of plant is Glinus setiflorus?

Glinus setiflorus 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