Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
montanus
ID:
704953

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hiern

Source:
cmp

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 28: t. 2769 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000704286



Common Names

  • Mountain Glumicalyx
  • Glumicalyx montanus
  • Montanus Glumicalyx


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Description

Glumicalyx montanus (also called Mountain Willowherb, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Europe and Asia. It grows in moist, grassy meadows and along streams and lakes. It has a basal rosette of lance-shaped leaves and produces small, pink-purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Glumicalyx montanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Glumicalyx montanus has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Glumicalyx montanus is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Glumicalyx montanus

Glumicalyx montanus can be found in the Mediterranean region and in North Africa.

Glumicalyx montanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Glumicalyx montanus?

Glumicalyx montanus

What is the common name of Glumicalyx montanus?

Mountain Glumicalyx

What is the natural habitat of Glumicalyx montanus?

Open forests, grasslands, and scrublands

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

William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:803394-1: 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].