Greigia vulcanica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vulcanica
ID:
431920
Status:
valid
Authors:
André
Source:
wcs
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Énum. Bromél. : 3 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431252
Common Names
- Greigia vulcanica
- Vulcanica Greigia
- Greigia Vulcanica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Greigia vulcanica (also called Vulcan's Greigia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub with a stem reaching up to 1 m in height. It is native to the Andes and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Greigia vulcanica 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
The flower of Greigia vulcanica 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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Greigia vulcanica 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 vulcanica
Greigia vulcanica can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia.
Greigia vulcanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Greigia vulcanica?
Greigia vulcanica
What is the natural habitat of Greigia vulcanica?
Tropical montane forests
What is the flowering season of Greigia vulcanica?
Spring
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
Édouard André (1840-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'André' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:113426-2: 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].