Family: Molluginaceae
Author: Thulin (Lam.)
Bibliography: Taxon 65: 786 (2016)
Year: 2016
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Paramollugo
Vegetable: False
Observations: Africa to Sinai, SW. Arabian Pen., Afghanistan to China (Guangdong)
Description
The Nakedstem carpetweed, scientifically known as Paramollugo nudicaulis, is a fascinating plant species originating from the Molluginaceae family. Originally documented by Thulin (Lam.) in a significant study published in Taxon in 2016, this species has captured the interest of botanists and plant enthusiasts alike due to its widespread distribution and unique characteristics.
Native to a vast geographical range, the Nakedstem carpetweed can be found flourishing in diverse habitats spanning from Africa to the Sinai Peninsula, and further extending into the southwestern regions of the Arabian Peninsula. Its presence is also noted from Afghanistan all the way to Guangdong in China, showcasing its adaptability to various climates and environments.
The plant’s distinctive features and its ability to thrive across such a broad area make it a subject of continued scientific study and horticultural interest. As a member of the Molluginaceae family, it contributes to the rich biodiversity of the regions it inhabits, playing a role in local ecosystems and offering potential insights into plant resilience and adaptation.
In summary, the Nakedstem carpetweed is a notable species within the plant kingdom, widely recognized for its extensive distribution and the intriguing characteristics that it brings to the botanical world. Its documentation by Thulin and the extensive research conducted thus far highlight its importance and the ongoing necessity for its study in various environmental contexts.
Common Names
En: Nakedstem carpetweed, Naked-stem Carpetweed
Synonyms
- Mollugo nudicaulis (Lam.)
- Lampetia nudicaulis (Raf.)
- Mollugo sinaica (Steud.)
- Pharnaceum nudicaule ((Lam.) D.Dietr.)
- Mollugo caespitosa (Scott Elliot)
Distribution
- Afghanistan (native)
- Angola (native)
- Bangladesh (native)
- Benin (native)
- Botswana (native)
- Burkina (native)
- Burundi (native)
- Cameroon (native)
- Cape Verde (native)
- Central African Repu (native)
- Chad (native)
- China Southeast (native)
- Comoros (native)
- Congo (native)
- Djibouti (native)
- East Himalaya (native)
- Eritrea (native)
- Ethiopia (native)
- Gabon (native)
- Ghana (native)
- Guinea (native)
- Hainan (native)
- India (native)
- Ivory Coast (native)
- Kenya (native)
- KwaZulu-Natal (native)
- Liberia (native)
- Libya (native)
- Madagascar (native)
- Malawi (native)
- Mali (native)
- Mauritania (native)
- Mauritius (native)
- Mozambique (native)
- Myanmar (native)
- Namibia (native)
- Nepal (native)
- Niger (native)
- Nigeria (native)
- Northern Provinces (native)
- Pakistan (native)
- Rwanda (native)
- Saudi Arabia (native)
- Senegal (native)
- Sierra Leone (native)
- Sinai (native)
- Socotra (native)
- Somalia (native)
- South China Sea (native)
- Sri Lanka (native)
- Sudan (native)
- Swaziland (native)
- Tanzania (native)
- Thailand (native)
- Togo (native)
- Uganda (native)
- Vietnam (native)
- West Himalaya (native)
- Yemen (native)
- Zambia (native)
- Zaïre (native)
- Zimbabwe (native)
- Aldabra (introduced)
- Maryland (introduced)
Additional Images
Habit
Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Bart Wursten (cc-by-nc)
Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Bart Wursten (cc-by-nc)
Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Petra Ballings (cc-by-nc)
Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Bart Wursten (cc-by-nc)
Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Acevedo, P. (cc-by-nc-sa)
Leaf
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Taken May 5, 2019 by Lusajo Mwakibinga (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 2, 2020 by akuroyena-a akuroyena-a harry (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 30, 2021 by Earth Scent (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jan 1, 2020 by tarunkumar tarunkumar (cc-by-sa)
Flower
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Taken Jul 5, 2022 by Tharunoju Laxman kumar (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 8, 2020 by jagadeeswaran kannan (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Bart Wursten (cc-by-nc)
Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Bart Wursten (cc-by-nc)
Fruit
Taken Sep 11, 2022 by Aman Mahla (cc-by-sa)
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Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77158664-1)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Mollugo nudicaulis Lam.)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3084609)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/9476003)
