Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
stipulacea
ID:
1293511

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.M.Leight.) Adamson

Source:
tro

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 21: 94 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292849

Common Names

  • Polpoda stipulacea
  • Stipulacea Polpoda
  • Stipulacea Sea Purslane

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Description

Polpoda stipulacea (also called stipulate polpoda, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Namibia and Angola. It grows in dry, sandy areas, such as desert flats and dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Polpoda stipulacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Polpoda stipulacea flower is small and yellow-green, with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polpoda stipulacea is a low-growing, mat-forming plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate salt spray.

Where to Find Polpoda stipulacea

Polpoda stipulacea can be found in South Africa.

Polpoda stipulacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polpoda stipulacea?

Polpoda stipulacea

What is the common name of Polpoda stipulacea?

Stipulacea

What is the family of Polpoda stipulacea?

Asteraceae

Species in the Polpoda 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-700106: Based on the initial data import
Robert Stephen Adamson (1885-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Adamson' in the authors string.
Frances Margaret Leighton (1909-2006): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.M.Leight.' in the authors string.