Glossostigma elatinoides (Benth.) Hook.F.

Species

Angiosperms > Lamiales > Phrymaceae > Glossostigma

Characteristics

Stems branching, slightly stouter than in G. submersum, forming masses up to ± 15 cm. diam., branches ± ascending at tips. Lvs opp., petioled, 3-7 mm. long, narrow-spathulate to narrow-obovate, obtuse, entire, membr., gradually narrowed into petiole ± = lamina, often elongating at fruiting period. Fls c. 2.5-3·5 mm. diam.; calyx subcampanulate, obtusely (3)-4-lobed. Corolla very small, white, pilose to very nearly glab., margins ± ciliate; upper lip 2-lobed, lower (slightly larger) 3-lobed. Stamens 4, not exserted. Stigma large, spathulate, irritable. Capsule small, ovoid-globose.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
Growth support free-standing
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Hardiness (USDA) 7-11

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Images

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Distribution

Glossostigma elatinoides world distribution map, present in Australia and New Zealand

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:803377-1
WFO ID wfo-0000704104
COL ID 3GDZ2
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Synonyms

Tricholoma elatinoides Glossostigma elatinoides Lobelia submersa