Status:
valid
Authors:
(Britton & P.Wilson) Lowry & G.M.Plunkett
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 73(3): 259. 2021
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000027142
Common Names
- Frodinia gleasonii
- Gleasonii Frodinia
- Frodinia Plant
Description
Frodinia gleasonii (also called Gleason's Frodinia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Mexico and is found in grasslands and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Frodinia gleasonii is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Frodinia gleasonii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Frodinia gleasonii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can also be propagated by division in spring or fall.
Where to Find Frodinia gleasonii
Frodinia gleasonii is native to the Caribbean region.
Frodinia gleasonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Frodinia gleasonii?
Frodinia gleasonii
What type of plant is Frodinia gleasonii?
It is a shrub
Where is Frodinia gleasonii native to?
It is native to China
Species in the Frodinia genus
Species in the Araliaceae family
Anakasia simplicifolia,
Aralia apioides,
Aralia armata,
Aralia atropurpurea,
Aralia bicrenata,
Aralia bipinnata,
Aralia cachemirica,
Aralia caesia,
Aralia californica,
Aralia castanopsisicola,
Aralia chinensis,
Aralia continentalis,
Aralia cordata,
Aralia dasyphylla,
Aralia dasyphylloides,
Aralia debilis,
Aralia decaisneana,
Aralia delavayi,
Aralia echinocaulis,
Aralia elata,
Aralia excelsa,
Aralia fargesii,
Aralia ferox,
Aralia finlaysoniana,
Aralia foliolosa,
Aralia frodiniana,
Aralia gigantea,
Aralia gintungensis,
Aralia glabra,
Aralia glabrifoliolata,
Aralia henryi,
Aralia hispida,
Aralia humilis,
Aralia kansuensis,
Aralia kingdon-wardii,
Aralia leschenaultii,
Aralia malabarica,
Aralia melanocarpa,
Aralia merrillii,
Aralia mexicana,
Aralia montana,
Aralia nudicaulis,
Aralia parasitica,
Aralia plumosa,
Aralia racemosa,
Aralia regeliana,
Aralia rex,
Aralia scaberula,
Aralia scopulorum,
Aralia searelliana,