Greigia vanhyningii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vanhyningii
ID:
1404970
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.B.Sm.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bromeliad Soc. 9: 53 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001417425
Common Names
- Greigia Vanhyningii
- Vanhyningii Greigia
- Greigia Van Hyning's
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Greigia vanhyningii (also called Vanhyning's Greigia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is an epiphytic plant native to Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. It grows in wet montane forests at elevations of 900 to 2,400 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Greigia vanhyningii is a popular ornamental plant in gardens. It has a long flowering season and is known for its bright yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin conditions and as an antiseptic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Greigia vanhyningii is white and has five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Greigia vanhyningii is a small, perennial herb that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or by division of the clumps. To propagate by division, carefully dig up the clumps and divide them into smaller sections, making sure each section has some roots. Replant the sections in a pot filled with a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist and in a warm location until the divisions have rooted.
Where to Find Greigia vanhyningii
Greigia vanhyningii is native to Mexico and Central America.
Greigia vanhyningii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Greigia vanhyningii?
Greigia vanhyningii
What is the common name of Greigia vanhyningii?
Vanhyning's Greigia
What is the natural habitat of Greigia vanhyningii?
It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, where it grows in wet montane forests at elevations of 1,000–2,400 m
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
IPNI record: 122923-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001419388
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:113425-2: 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].