Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
atrocastanea
ID:
431791

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Luther

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 19: 218 (1998 publ. 1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431123

Common Names

  • Greigia atrocastanea
  • Atrocastanea Greigia
  • Greigia Atrocastanea

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Description

Greigia atrocastanea (also called Chestnut Greigia, among many other common names) is a perennial, evergreen shrub native to South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves, which are ovate and slightly serrated. It produces small, white flowers in the summer, followed by red berries. It is typically found in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Greigia atrocastanea 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 atrocastanea 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 atrocastanea 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 atrocastanea

Greigia atrocastanea is native to Colombia.

Greigia atrocastanea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Greigia atrocastanea?

Greigia atrocastanea

What is the common name of Greigia atrocastanea?

Chestnut rosette

What is the family of Greigia atrocastanea?

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

Harry E. Luther (1952-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Luther' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:317868-2: 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].