Gearum brasiliense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.E.Br.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 20: 196 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000971656
Common Names
- Gearum brasiliense
- Brazilian Gearum
- Brazilian Gearum Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gearum brasiliense (also called Brazilian Gearum, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to South America, found in Brazil and Peru. It is found in moist montane forests, often in shady locations, at elevations of 500–2,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Gearum brasiliense has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gearum brasiliense is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, rounded plant with a single stem.
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Gearum brasiliense is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by cuttings or seed.
Where to Find Gearum brasiliense
Gearum brasiliense is native to Brazil. It is found in tropical climates.
Species in the Gearum genus
Species in the Araceae family
Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,
References
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:87062-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.