Family: Molluginaceae
Author: L.
Bibliography: Sp. pl. 1:463. 1753
Year: 1753
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Glinus
Vegetable: False
Observations: Trop. & Subtrop. Old World
Description
Damascisa, scientifically known as Glinus lotoides, is an intriguing plant hailing from the tropical and subtropical regions of the Old World. This species belongs to the Molluginaceae family, a group well-regarded for its diverse and hardy members.
First described by the renowned botanist Carl Linnaeus in 1753, as cited in his work “Species Plantarum” (page 463, volume 1), Damascisa has captured the interest of botanists and plant enthusiasts alike. The plant has a unique charm, stemming from its distinctive morphology and adaptability to different climatic conditions within its native range.
Glinus lotoides typically grows in varied habitats, suggesting a remarkable resilience and a versatile approach to survival in both tropical and subtropical climates. Its presence across these diverse regions highlights its ecological versatility, thriving in environments from dense forests to open grasslands and arid zones.
Despite its widespread occurrence, Damascisa remains relatively understudied compared to other members of the Molluginaceae family, making it an appealing subject for further botanical research. The plant’s adaptability and ecological significance suggest potential uses in horticulture or even traditional medicine, fields where many related species have already proven valuable.
In summary, Damascisa is a noteworthy plant with a rich botanical heritage and wide ecological range. While it currently sits in the shadow of more extensively studied species, its unique characteristics and broad adaptability make it a fascinating candidate for further exploration within both scientific and practical contexts.
Common Names
Spa: damascisa
Deu: graues teppichkraut
Eng: lotus sweetjuice, damascisa, hairy carpetweed
Ita: mollugo lotoide
Fra: glinus faux lotus
En: Damascisa, Hairy carpetweed, Lotus Sweetjuice
Ar: حشيش العقرب, دمسيس (دِمسيس)، مغيره (مُغيره), دمسيسه (دَمسيسه)، دمسيس (دَمسيس), غبيره (غُبِّيره، غُبَّيره)
Zh: Xing su cao
Fr: Glinus faux lotus
De: Graues Teppichkraut
He: אפרורית מצויה
It: Mollugo lotoide
Es: Damascisa
: Lotus sweetjuice
Synonyms
- Glinus lotoides var. typicus ((C.B.Clarke) Domin)
- Mollugo glinus var. dictamnoides ((Burm.f.) Maire)
- Mollugo hirta var. lotoides ((L.) C.B.Clarke)
- Glinus micranthus (Boiss.)
- Doosera esculenta (Roxb. ex Wight & Arn.)
- Mollugo glinus (A.Rich.)
- Pharnaceum pentagynum (Roxb.)
- Glinus parviflorus (Wall.)
- Glinus lotoides var. candidus (Fenzl)
- Mollugo glinus var. virens ((Fenzl) Oliv.)
- Glinus dahomensis (A.Chev.)
- Mollugo hirta var. virens ((Fenzl) Hiern)
- Tryphera prostrata (Blume)
- Glinus lotoides var. macrantha (Pitot ex Täckh. & Boulos)
- Glinus lotoides var. virens (Fenzl)
- Mollugo lotoides ((L.) Arcang.)
- Glinus astrolasion (Zipp. ex Span.)
- Glinus lotoides var. pedicellatus (Domin)
- Mollugo glinus var. lotoides ((L.) Maire)
- Glinus lotoides var. micrantha (Pitot ex Täckh. & Boulos)
- Glinus dictamnoides (Burm.f.)
- Glinus ononoides (Burm.f.)
Distribution
- Albania (native)
- Algeria (native)
- Angola (native)
- Assam (native)
- Bangladesh (native)
- Benin (native)
- Botswana (native)
- Bulgaria (native)
- Burkina (native)
- Burundi (native)
- Cambodia (native)
- Cameroon (native)
- Cape Provinces (native)
- Central African Repu (native)
- Chad (native)
- China South-Central (native)
- Congo (native)
- Cyprus (native)
- Djibouti (native)
- East Aegean Is. (native)
- East Himalaya (native)
- Egypt (native)
- Eritrea (native)
- Ethiopia (native)
- Free State (native)
- Gambia (native)
- Ghana (native)
- Greece (native)
- Guinea (native)
- Guinea-Bissau (native)
- Hainan (native)
- India (native)
- Iran (native)
- Iraq (native)
- Italy (native)
- Ivory Coast (native)
- Jawa (native)
- Kenya (native)
- Kriti (native)
- KwaZulu-Natal (native)
- Laos (native)
- Lebanon-Syria (native)
- Lesser Sunda Is. (native)
- Malawi (native)
- Mali (native)
- Mauritania (native)
- Morocco (native)
- Mozambique (native)
- Myanmar (native)
- Namibia (native)
- Nepal (native)
- New South Wales (native)
- Niger (native)
- Nigeria (native)
- Northern Provinces (native)
- Northern Territory (native)
- Oman (native)
- Pakistan (native)
- Palestine (native)
- Philippines (native)
- Portugal (native)
- Queensland (native)
- Romania (native)
- Sardegna (native)
- Saudi Arabia (native)
- Senegal (native)
- Sicilia (native)
- Sierra Leone (native)
- Socotra (native)
- Somalia (native)
- South Australia (native)
- Spain (native)
- Sri Lanka (native)
- Sudan (native)
- Sulawesi (native)
- Sumatera (native)
- Taiwan (native)
- Tanzania (native)
- Thailand (native)
- Transcaucasus (native)
- Tunisia (native)
- Turkey (native)
- Uganda (native)
- Victoria (native)
- Vietnam (native)
- Western Australia (native)
- Yemen (native)
- Yugoslavia (native)
- Zambia (native)
- Zaïre (native)
- Zimbabwe (native)
- Argentina Northeast (introduced)
- Arkansas (introduced)
- California (introduced)
- Kansas (introduced)
- Louisiana (introduced)
- Missouri (introduced)
- Oklahoma (introduced)
- Texas (introduced)
Additional Images
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Fruit
Taken Oct 24, 2022 by Acosta García Isabel (cc-by-sa)
Taken Oct 15, 2015 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Taken Oct 15, 2015 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Taken Sep 2, 2021 by Llandrich anna (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 2, 2021 by Llandrich anna (cc-by-sa)
Flower
Taken Dec 29, 2012 by Tela Botanica − Sylvain PIRY (cc-by-sa)
Taken Dec 29, 2012 by Tela Botanica − Sylvain PIRY (cc-by-sa)
Taken Oct 7, 2022 by Aman Mahla (cc-by-sa)
Taken Aug 18, 2018 by Llandrich anna (cc-by-sa)
Taken Aug 18, 2018 by Llandrich anna (cc-by-sa)
Leaf
Taken Oct 12, 2022 by Porras Jesús (cc-by-sa)
Taken Apr 5, 2022 by kumar Bhimsen (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 21, 2001 by EOL − Dean Wm. Taylor (cc-by-nc-sa)
Taken Oct 21, 2010 by EOL − Valter Jacinto (cc-by-nc-sa)
Taken Aug 18, 2018 by Llandrich anna (cc-by-sa)
Habit
Taken Oct 21, 2010 by EOL − Valter Jacinto (cc-by-nc-sa)
Taken Oct 21, 2010 by EOL − Valter Jacinto (cc-by-nc-sa)
Taken Dec 29, 2012 by Tela Botanica − Sylvain PIRY (cc-by-sa)
Taken Dec 29, 2012 by Tela Botanica − Sylvain PIRY (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 1, 2003 by Tela Botanica − Errol VELA (cc-by-sa)
Other
Taken Oct 15, 2019 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
Taken Oct 15, 2019 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
Taken Oct 15, 2016 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
Taken Oct 15, 2016 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
Taken Oct 15, 2015 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Bark
Taken Oct 15, 2015 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Taken Oct 15, 2015 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Taken Oct 15, 2015 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Taken Oct 15, 2015 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3084616)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:327312-2)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Glinus lotoides L.)
Specifications
Growth habit>: Forb/herb
Growth
Ph maximum: 7.0
Ph minimum: 6.5
Light: 8
Atmospheric humidity: 7
Soil nutriments: 3