Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
glabrata
ID:
339534

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hassk.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Flora 46: 392 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000338866

Common Names

  • Glabrata Amischotolype
  • Graceful Amischotolype
  • Graceful Wild Ginger

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Synonyms

  • Amischotolype chinensis (N.E.Br.) E.Walker ex K.S.Hsu [unknown]
  • Amischotolype mollissima glabrata (Hassk.) R.S.Rao [unknown]
  • Campelia glabrata Hassk. [unknown]
  • Forrestia chinensis N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Forrestia glabrata Hassk. [unknown]
  • Forrestia sumatrensis Ridl. [unknown]
  • Tupistra cavaleriei H.Lév. [unknown]

Description

Amischotolype glabrata (also called 'Smooth Amischotolype', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Australia. It grows to a height of about 2 meters and has small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Amischotolype glabrata is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, cough, and sore throat. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring agent in food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amischotolype glabrata has small white flowers with five petals. The fruits are small, round, and black when ripe. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amischotolype glabrata can be propagated by division of clumps or by seed. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade.

Where to Find Amischotolype glabrata

Amischotolype glabrata is found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Amischotolype glabrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amischotolype glabrata?

Amischotolype glabrata

What is the common name of Amischotolype glabrata?

Smooth-leaved amischotolype

What is the natural habitat of Amischotolype glabrata?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

Species in the Commelinaceae family

Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,