Glossostigma cleistanthum
Mudmats
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Phrymaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or helophyte.
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Naturally occurring in Australasia, Glossostigma cleistanthum (commonly known as Mudmats) is an annual or wetland plant belonging to the Phrymaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, New Zealand
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, South Australia, Victoria
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode I.