Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
cerviana
ID:
451008

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Ser.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 392 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000450340



Common Names

  • Mollugo cerviana
  • Mollugo
  • Cerviana


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Synonyms

  • Pharnaceum cerviana L. [unknown]
  • Pharnaceum umbellatum Forssk. [unknown]
  • Mollugo cerviana cerviana [unknown]

Description

Mollugo cerviana (also called Creeping Mollugo, among many other common names) is a small, annual herb with slender, thread-like leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to North America and is found in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Mollugo cerviana is a small, evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a hedge or screen, and its leaves can be used to make a tea with medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mollugo cerviana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mollugo cerviana is an annual or biennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed, which should be sown in early spring. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is also drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Mollugo cerviana

Mollugo cerviana can be found in the tropical rainforests of northern Australia.

Mollugo cerviana FAQ

What are the common names of Mollugo cerviana?

Common names of Mollugo cerviana include Slender Carpetweed and Slender Mollugo.

What is the growth rate of Mollugo cerviana?

Mollugo cerviana has a moderate to fast growth rate.

What is the light requirement for Mollugo cerviana?

Mollugo cerviana prefers full sun to partial shade.

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-2505396: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Nicolas Charles Seringe (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ser.' in the authors string.