Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
steyermarkii
ID:
431907

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 154: 35 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431239

Common Names

  • Greigia steyermarkii
  • Steyermark's Greigia
  • Steyermark's Lobster Claw

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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Greigia steyermarkii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Greigia steyermarkii 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 steyermarkii

Greigia steyermarkii can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia.

Greigia steyermarkii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Greigia steyermarkii?

Greigia steyermarkii

What is the natural habitat of Greigia steyermarkii?

Tropical montane forests

What is the flowering season of Greigia steyermarkii?

Spring

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

Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:113422-2: 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].