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
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.
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,