How to Identify Molluginaceae
Molluginaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Caryophyllales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 16 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Molluginaceae Species
Mollugo verticillata L.
Mollugo verticillata L.
Mollugo verticillata, or carpetweed, is a widely distributed sprawling plant wit…
Paramollugo nudicaulis (Lam.) Thulin
Paramollugo nudicaulis (Lam.) Thulin
Paramollugo nudicaulis is a plant species originally native to Madagascar that s…
Polpoda capensis J.Presl
Polpoda capensis J.Presl
Polpoda capensis is a flowering plant in Molluginaceae, endemic to South Africa’…
Glinus lotoides L.
Glinus lotoides L.
Glinus lotoides L. is an annual herb with traditional uses as medicine and food,…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Molluginaceae?
Molluginaceae plants belong to the Caryophyllales order in the Plantae kingdom. Browse the 16 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Molluginaceae?
Molluginaceae is classified in the order Caryophyllales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 16 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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