Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
glomeratus
ID:
386987

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.W.Dixon & Meney

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Telopea 6: 649 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000386319



Common Names

  • Desmocladus Glomeratus
  • Glomeratus Desmocladus
  • Desmocladus Glomeratus Flower


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Description

Desmocladus glomeratus (also called Clustered Desmocladus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 10 cm tall. It has small, ovate leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in rocky, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Desmocladus glomeratus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Desmocladus glomeratus has small, yellow or white flowers. Seed: Desmocladus glomeratus has small, black, oval-shaped seeds. Seedlings: Desmocladus glomeratus seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmocladus glomeratus is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Desmocladus glomeratus

Desmocladus glomeratus is native to the western Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, and Morocco.

Desmocladus glomeratus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmocladus glomeratus?

Desmocladus glomeratus

What is the common name of Desmocladus glomeratus?

Clustered Desmocladus

What is the natural habitat of Desmocladus glomeratus?

Desmocladus glomeratus is native to the Mediterranean region.

Species in the Restionaceae family

Alexgeorgea ganopoda, Alexgeorgea nitens, Alexgeorgea subterranea, Anarthria gracilis, Anarthria humilis, Anarthria laevis, Anarthria polyphylla, Anarthria prolifera, Anarthria scabra, Anthochortus capensis, Anthochortus crinalis, Anthochortus ecklonii, Anthochortus graminifolius, Anthochortus insignis, Anthochortus laxiflorus, Anthochortus singularis, Aphelia brizula, Aphelia cyperoides, Aphelia drummondii, Aphelia gracilis, Aphelia nutans, Aphelia pumilio, Apodasmia brownii, Apodasmia chilensis, Apodasmia similis, Apodasmia ceramophila, Askidiosperma alboaristatum, Askidiosperma alticola, Askidiosperma andreaeanum, Askidiosperma capitatum, Askidiosperma chartaceum, Askidiosperma delicatulum, Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae, Askidiosperma insigne, Askidiosperma longiflorum, Askidiosperma nitidum, Askidiosperma paniculatum, Askidiosperma rugosum, Askidiosperma alticolum, Baloskion australe, Baloskion fimbriatum, Baloskion gracile, Baloskion longipes, Baloskion pallens, Baloskion stenocoleum, Baloskion tenuiculme, Baloskion tetraphyllum, Calorophus elongatus, Calorophus erostris, Cannomois aristata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-239285: Based on the initial data import
Kingsley Wayne Dixon (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.W.Dixon' in the authors string.
Kathy A. Meney: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meney' in the authors string.