Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
fragilis
ID:
451027

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wawra

Source:
cmp

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Kaiserl. Akad. Wiss., Math.-Naturwiss. Cl. 38: 565 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000450359



Common Names

  • Mollugo fragilis
  • Mollugo
  • Fragilis


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Description

Mollugo fragilis (also called Fragile 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 fragilis 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 fragilis 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 fragilis is a perennial plant native to South America. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Mollugo fragilis

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

Mollugo fragilis FAQ

What are the common names of Mollugo fragilis?

Common names of Mollugo fragilis include Fragile Carpetweed and Fragile Mollugo.

What is the growth rate of Mollugo fragilis?

Mollugo fragilis has a moderate to fast growth rate.

What is the light requirement for Mollugo fragilis?

Mollugo fragilis 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