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	'''~~Glenniea philippinensis~~''' ~~is a~~ species ~~of [[plant]] in the family [[Sapotaceae]]~~. ~~It is endemic to the [[Philippines]]. The plant is named after the botanist [[Francis W. Glennie]], who made significant contributions to the study of the flora of the Philippines~~.		{{Short description\|A plant species in the family Molluginaceae}}
			{{Taxobox
			\| name = Glinus lotoides
			\| image = Glinus_lotoides_habit.jpg
			\| image_caption = Habit of ''Glinus lotoides''
			\| regnum = Plantae
			\| unranked_divisio = Angiosperms
			\| unranked_classis = Eudicots
			\| unranked_ordo = Core eudicots
			\| ordo = Caryophyllales
			\| familia = Molluginaceae
			\| genus = ''Glinus''
			\| species = ''G. lotoides''
			\| binomial = ''Glinus lotoides''
			\| binomial_authority = L.
			}}

	~~== Description ==~~		'''''Glinus lotoides''''', commonly known as the hairy carpetweed, is a species of flowering plant in the family [[Molluginaceae]]. It is native to various regions across Africa, Asia, and Europe. This plant is known for its medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine in several cultures.
	[[~~Glenniea philippinensis~~]] is ~~a small to medium-sized tree that can reach up~~ to ~~15 meters in height. The leaves are simple~~, ~~alternate~~, and ~~elliptic to oblong in shape~~. ~~The flowers are small, white, and fragrant,~~ and ~~the fruit~~ is ~~a small, round, black drupe~~.

	== ~~Distribution and habitat~~ ==		==Description==
	~~[[Glenniea philippinensis]]~~ is ~~found only in the [[Philippines]], where it is known from the islands~~ of ~~[[Luzon]]~~, ~~[[Mindoro]], [[Panay]], and [[Negros]]~~. ~~It grows~~ in ~~lowland~~ and ~~montane rainforests~~, ~~often on limestone soils~~.		''Glinus lotoides'' is an annual herb that typically grows to a height of 10 to 30 cm. The plant has a prostrate or ascending habit, with stems that are often covered in fine hairs. The leaves are arranged in opposite pairs and are simple, oblong to lanceolate in shape, with a length of 1 to 3 cm.

	~~== Conservation status ==~~		[[File:Glinus_lotoides_habit.jpg\|thumb\|right\|''Glinus lotoides'' in its natural habitat]]
	[[~~Glenniea philippinensis~~]] ~~is considered to be vulnerable due to habitat loss. The main threats to this species are deforestation due to logging and conversion of land for agriculture.~~

	~~== Uses ==~~		The flowers of ''Glinus lotoides'' are small, white to greenish in color, and are borne in clusters at the ends of the stems. Each flower has five petals and numerous stamens. The fruit is a capsule that contains several small seeds.
	The ~~wood~~ of ~~[[Glenniea philippinensis]] is used for construction~~ and ~~furniture making~~. The fruit is ~~edible and is sometimes used in local cuisine~~.

	== ~~See also~~ ==		==Distribution and habitat==
	* [[List of ~~threatened species of the Philippines]]~~		''Glinus lotoides'' is widely distributed across tropical and subtropical regions. It is commonly found in open, disturbed areas such as roadsides, fields, and waste places. The plant prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate a range of environmental conditions.
	* [[Flora of the Philippines]]

	== ~~References~~ ==		==Uses==
	~~<references />~~		In traditional medicine, ''Glinus lotoides'' is used for its purported health benefits. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory, diuretic, and laxative properties. The leaves and stems are often used in herbal remedies to treat various ailments, including digestive disorders and skin conditions.

	[[Category:Flora of ~~the Philippines~~]]		==Cultivation==
	[[Category:~~Sapotaceae~~]]		''Glinus lotoides'' is relatively easy to cultivate and can be grown from seeds. It requires minimal care and can thrive in a variety of soil types, provided they are well-drained. The plant prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade.
	[[Category:~~Endemic flora~~ of ~~the Philippines~~]]
	~~{{Philippines-stub}}~~		==Related pages==
	~~{{plant-stub}}~~		* [[Molluginaceae]]
			* [[Caryophyllales]]
			* [[Medicinal plants]]

			[[Category:Molluginaceae]]
			[[Category:Flora of Africa]]
			[[Category:Flora of Asia]]
			[[Category:Flora of Europe]]

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'''Glenniea philippinensis''' is a species of [[plant]] in the family [[Sapotaceae]]. It is endemic to the [[Philippines]]. The plant is named after the botanist [[Francis W. Glennie]], who made significant contributions to the study of the flora of the Philippines.

== Description ==
[[Glenniea philippinensis]] is a small to medium-sized tree that can reach up to 15 meters in height. The leaves are simple, alternate, and elliptic to oblong in shape. The flowers are small, white, and fragrant, and the fruit is a small, round, black drupe.

== Distribution and habitat ==
[[Glenniea philippinensis]] is found only in the [[Philippines]], where it is known from the islands of [[Luzon]], [[Mindoro]], [[Panay]], and [[Negros]]. It grows in lowland and montane rainforests, often on limestone soils.

== Conservation status ==
[[Glenniea philippinensis]] is considered to be vulnerable due to habitat loss. The main threats to this species are deforestation due to logging and conversion of land for agriculture.

== Uses ==
The wood of [[Glenniea philippinensis]] is used for construction and furniture making. The fruit is edible and is sometimes used in local cuisine.

== See also ==
* [[List of threatened species of the Philippines]]
* [[Flora of the Philippines]]

== References ==
<references />

[[Category:Flora of the Philippines]]
[[Category:Sapotaceae]]
[[Category:Endemic flora of the Philippines]]
{{Philippines-stub}}
{{plant-stub}}

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