''Hebenstretia glaucescens'' is a species of plant from South Africa. It belongs to the family Scrophulariaceae.

Description

This annual grows tall. It has side branches that grow along the ground without rooting and linear or lance-shaped leaves. The margins are not toothed. Flowers are present between July and September. They grow in short, compact spikes. The fruit has a broad oblong shape. The mericarps may be equal or unequal. If unequal, the upper one is deeply concave on the inner face and the lower one has two deep longitudinal grooves on the inner face.

Distribution and habitat

This species is endemic to the Western Cape of South Africa. It is found at altitudes of 140 – 1370m. It grows on open flats between southern Knersvlakte, southern

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Conservation

This species is classified as being of least concern.

References

{{Taxonbar, from=Q17745788 Plants described in 1899 Flora of South Africa Scrophulariaceae