Mollugo flavescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flavescens
ID:
1295188
Status:
valid
Authors:
Andersson
Source:
tro
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Kongl. Vetensk. Acad. Handl. 1853: 226 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294526
Common Names
- Mollugo Flavescens
- Flavescens Mollugo
- Flavescens Mollugo Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mollugo flavescens (also called Yellow Mollugo, among many other common names) is an annual succulent plant that grows in salt marshes, beaches, and other coastal habitats. It has reddish stems and small, scale-like leaves. It is native to the coasts of the Pacific Northwest, California, and Baja California.
Uses & Benefits
Mollugo flavescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Mollugo flavescens sub. gracillima (Andersson) EliassonFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mollugo flavescens has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mollugo flavescens is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that 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 healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plant requires little water and can tolerate full sun.
Where to Find Mollugo flavescens
Mollugo flavescens can be found in dry, rocky habitats in the Mediterranean region.
Mollugo flavescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mollugo flavescens?
Mollugo flavescens
What is the natural habitat of Mollugo flavescens?
Dry, sandy soils of the southeastern United States
What is the growth habit of Mollugo flavescens?
It is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial
Species in the Mollugo genus
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,
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 tro-703816: Based on the initial data import
Nils Johan Andersson (1821-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Andersson' in the authors string.