Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
ruborum
ID:
704327

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gamble & Prain

Source:
cmp

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 69: 489 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000703660



Common Names

  • Ruborum Gleadovia
  • Gleadovia Ruborum
  • Ruborum Gleditsia


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Description

Gleadovia ruborum (also called Red Gleadovia, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers with four petals and a short horn. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in coastal areas, grasslands, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Gleadovia ruborum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Gleadovia ruborum is yellow with 4 petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, kidney-shaped nutlet. Seedlings have a pair of cotyledons, and a single, long, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gleadovia ruborum is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Gleadovia ruborum

Gleadovia ruborum is native to China. It can be found in forests, thickets, and grasslands.

Gleadovia ruborum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gleadovia ruborum?

Gleadovia ruborum

What is the common name of Gleadovia ruborum?

Red gleadovia

What is the natural habitat of Gleadovia ruborum?

Grasslands of South America

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.
James Sykes Gamble (1847-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gamble' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:662006-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].