Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
kessleri
ID:
431828

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Luther

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 19: 83 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431160

Common Names

  • Greigia kessleri
  • Kessleri Greigia
  • Greigia Kessleri

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Description

Greigia kessleri (also called Kessler's 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 kessleri 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 kessleri is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with dark green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Greigia kessleri is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is a hardy perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a warm, moist environment and keep them moist until germination. For cuttings, take a stem cutting and plant it in a moist, well-draining soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light. Once the plant is established, it will need regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Greigia kessleri

Greigia kessleri is native to Colombia.

Greigia kessleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Greigia kessleri?

Greigia kessleri

What is the common name of Greigia kessleri?

Kessler's rosette

What is the family of Greigia kessleri?

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:317854-2: 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].