Greigia pearcei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pearcei
ID:
431888
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mez
Source:
wcs
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 9: 46 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431220
Common Names
- Greigia pearcei
- Pearce's Greigia
- Pearce's Lobster Claw
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Greigia pearcei (also called Greigia, among many other common names) is a shrub that is native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Greigia pearcei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Greigia pearcei has white or pink flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Greigia pearcei is a succulent shrub that is native to South America. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Take a cutting of a stem with a few leaves attached and allow it to dry out for a few days. Then, plant it in well-draining soil and water it regularly. It should take root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Greigia pearcei
Greigia pearcei can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia.
Greigia pearcei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Greigia pearcei?
Greigia pearcei
What is the natural habitat of Greigia pearcei?
It is found in tropical forests of Mexico.
What are the characteristics of Greigia pearcei?
It is a small shrub with white or pink flowers and small, oval leaves.
Species in the Greigia genus
Greigia alborosea, Greigia aristeguietae, Greigia atrobrunnea, Greigia atrocastanea, Greigia berteroi, Greigia cochabambae, Greigia collina, Greigia columbiana, Greigia danielii, Greigia exserta, Greigia kessleri, Greigia landbeckii, Greigia leymebambana, Greigia macbrideana, Greigia mulfordii, Greigia nubigena, Greigia oaxacana, Greigia ocellata, Greigia pearcei, Greigia racinae, Greigia raporum, Greigia rohwederi, Greigia sanctae-martae, Greigia sodiroana, Greigia sphacelata, Greigia stenolepis, Greigia steyermarkii, Greigia sylvicola, Greigia tillettii, Greigia van-hyningii, Greigia vilcabambae, Greigia vulcanica, Greigia acebeyi, Greigia marioi, Greigia membranacea, Greigia vanhyningii,
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:113417-2: 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].