Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
oppositifolius
ID:
704390

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aug.DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 1: 559 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000703723

Common Names

  • Glinus oppositifolius
  • Opposite-leaved Glinus
  • Glinus

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Synonyms

  • Nemallosis prostrata Raf. [deprecated]
  • Mollugo spergula L. [unknown]
  • Pharnaceum spergula (L.) Dillwyn [unknown]
  • Glinus cambessedesii Fenzl [unknown]
  • Glinus cambessedesii nudiusculus Fenzl [unknown]
  • Glinus cambessedesii villosus Fenzl [unknown]
  • Glinus denticulatus Fenzl [unknown]
  • Glinus mollugo Fenzl [unknown]
  • Glinus oppositifolius parvifolius Hauman [unknown]
  • Glinus spergula Steud. [unknown]
  • Glinus spergula rotundifolia Ewart & P.H.Jarrett [unknown]
  • Mollugo serrulata Sond. [unknown]
  • Mollugo glinoides A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Mollugo oppositifolia L. [unknown]

Description

Glinus oppositifolius (also called Opposite-Leaved Glinus, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb with a creeping rhizome. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry grasslands and scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Glinus oppositifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Glinus oppositifolius is a small, yellow, cup-shaped flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Glinus oppositifolius 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 Glinus oppositifolius

Glinus oppositifolius is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Glinus oppositifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Glinus oppositifolius?

Glinus oppositifolius

Where is Glinus oppositifolius found?

Glinus oppositifolius is found in South Africa.

What type of plant is Glinus oppositifolius?

Glinus oppositifolius is a herbaceous plant.

Species in the Glinus genus

Species in the Molluginaceae family

Adenogramma asparagoides, Adenogramma capillaris, Adenogramma congesta, Adenogramma glomerata, Adenogramma lichtensteiniana, Adenogramma littoralis, Adenogramma mollugo, Adenogramma physocalyx, Adenogramma rigida, Adenogramma sylvatica, Adenogramma teretifolia, Coelanthum grandiflorum, Coelanthum semiquinquefidum, Coelanthum verticillatum, Glinus bainesii, Glinus herniarioides, Glinus lotoides, Glinus microphyllus, Glinus oppositifolius, Glinus orygioides, Glinus radiatus, Glinus runkewitzii, Glinus sessiliflorus, Glinus setiflorus, Glischrothamnus ulei, Hypertelis angrae-pequenae, Hypertelis arenicola, Hypertelis bowkeriana, Hypertelis caespitosa, Hypertelis salsoloides, Hypertelis spergulacea, Hypertelis trachysperma, Mollugo verticillata, Mollugo pinosia, Mollugo nudicaulis, Mollugo cerviana, Mollugo fragilis, Mollugo angustifolia, Mollugo namaquensis, Mollugo pusilla, Mollugo tenella, Mollugo walteri, Mollugo decandra, Mollugo caespitosa, Mollugo pentaphylla, Mollugo stricta, Mollugo snodgrassii, Mollugo crockeri, Mollugo flavescens, Mollugo floriana,