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Glinus faux lotus

Glinus lotoides

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (11 countries), and North America (United States).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇱🇾 Libya 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇷🇴 Romania 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇲🇰 North Macedonia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Plantae (plante)

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Glinus lotoides (Glinus faux lotus)

Names in Other Languages

French Glinus faux lotus

Similar Species in Glinus

slender carpetweed

Glinus oppositifolius

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Glinus faux lotus?

The scientific name of Glinus faux lotus is Glinus lotoides. It belongs to the genus Glinus.

What is the conservation status of Glinus faux lotus?

Glinus faux lotus (Glinus lotoides) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Glinus faux lotus live?

Glinus faux lotus is found in Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (11 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Bulgaria, Comoros, Croatia, France, Guinea, Italy, Libya, Madagascar, Netherlands.

What family does Glinus faux lotus belong to?

Glinus faux lotus (Glinus lotoides) belongs to the genus Glinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Molluginaceae.

Is Glinus faux lotus endangered?

No, Glinus faux lotus (Glinus lotoides) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Glinus faux lotus belong to?

Glinus faux lotus (Glinus lotoides) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of Glinus faux lotus?

The closest relatives of Glinus faux lotus in the genus Glinus include slender carpetweed.

Native Range — 18 Countries

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Genus Glinus — 2 Species

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Glinus faux lotus

Glinus lotoides

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slender carpetweed

Glinus oppositifolius

Data verified mars 2026

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