Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
krebsiana
ID:
704349

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Hilliard

Source:
cmp

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 45: 482 (1988 publ. 1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000703682



Common Names

  • Krebsiana Glekia
  • Glekia Krebsiana
  • Krebsiana Glenniea


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Description

Glekia krebsiana (also called Krebs' Glekia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb with a creeping rhizome. It is native to Japan and is found in moist forests, thickets, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Glekia krebsiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Glekia krebsiana is a small, yellow-green, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, flat, brown-black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Glekia krebsiana is a hardy annual that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Sow the seeds in spring and water regularly to ensure germination. Divide the clumps in spring or autumn and replant in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Glekia krebsiana

Glekia krebsiana is native to Japan. It can be found in forests, thickets, and grasslands.

Glekia krebsiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Glekia krebsiana?

Glekia krebsiana

Where is Glekia krebsiana found?

Glekia krebsiana is found in South Africa.

What type of plant is Glekia krebsiana?

Glekia krebsiana is a succulent shrub.

Species in the Glekia genus

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:946431-1: 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].