Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
sinicum
ID:
1259301

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gaertn.) S.M.Almeida

Source:
tro

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Fl. Savantwadi 1: 387. 1990 , isonym

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001258639



Common Names

  • Glochidion sinicum
  • Sinicum Glochidion
  • Chinese Glochidion


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Description

Glochidion sinicum (also called the Chinese glochidion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant. It is native to tropical regions of the world, including Africa, India, and Southeast Asia, and prefers moist, shady habitats such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Glochidion sinicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural filter for ponds and aquariums. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Glochidion sinicum has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and the first true leaves are opposite and simple.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Glochidion sinicum is a perennial plant that is best grown in well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best to sow the seeds in a moist, sterile soil mix and keep the soil moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual containers and given plenty of light and water.

Where to Find Glochidion sinicum

Glochidion sinicum is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Mexico.

Glochidion sinicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Glochidion sinicum?

Glochidion sinicum

What is the common name of Glochidion sinicum?

Chinese glochidion

What type of environment does Glochidion sinicum grow in?

Glochidion sinicum grows in wet, marshy areas.

Species in the Glochidion genus

Glochidion daviesii, Glochidion cuspidatum, Glochidion welzenii, Glochidion anamiticum, Glochidion auii, Glochidion azaleon, Glochidion bachmaense, Glochidion balansae, Glochidion barronense, Glochidion beccarii, Glochidion beehleri, Glochidion beguinii, Glochidion benguetense, Glochidion benthamianum, Glochidion borgmannii, Glochidion brideliifolium, Glochidion brooksii, Glochidion bullatissimum, Glochidion butonicum, Glochidion cacuminum, Glochidion cagayanense, Glochidion caloneurum, Glochidion calospermum, Glochidion camiguinense, Glochidion canescens, Glochidion carrickii, Glochidion carrii, Glochidion castaneum, Glochidion cauliflorum, Glochidion cenabrei, Glochidion chademenosocarpum, Glochidion chevalieri, Glochidion chlamydogyne, Glochidion chodoense, Glochidion chondrocarpum, Glochidion collectorum, Glochidion conostylum, Glochidion coriaceum, Glochidion coronulatum, Glochidion cupreum, Glochidion curranii, Glochidion daltonii, Glochidion decorum, Glochidion delticola, Glochidion dichromum, Glochidion discogyne, Glochidion disparilaterum, Glochidion disparipes, Glochidion dodecapterum, Glochidion dolichostylum,

Species in the Phyllanthaceae family

Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50188383: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Gaertner (1732-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaertn.' in the authors string.
Sarah M. Almeida (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.M.Almeida' in the authors string.