Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
alborosea
ID:
431769

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) Mez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 9: 47 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431101

Common Names

  • Greigia alborosea
  • Alborosea Greigia
  • Greigia Alborosea

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Description

Greigia alborosea (also called 'Alborosea Greigia', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in moist forests, along streams, and in wet mountain areas.

Uses & Benefits

Greigia alborosea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Greigia alborosea is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Greigia alborosea is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to the dry forests of Colombia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Greigia alborosea

Greigia alborosea can be found in Central and South America, including in the Amazon rainforest.

Greigia alborosea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Greigia alborosea?

Greigia alborosea

What is the common name of Greigia alborosea?

White rosette

What is the family of Greigia alborosea?

Asteraceae

Species in the Bromeliaceae family

Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,

References

Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:122898-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].