Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
papuana
ID:
703889

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 52: 146 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000703222

Common Names

  • Gillbeea papuana
  • Papuana Gillbeea
  • Gillbeea

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Synonyms

  • Gillbeea ledermannii Engl. [unknown]

Description

Gillbeea papuana (also called Papuan Gillbeea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas. It has narrow, linear leaves and white flowers with yellow anthers.

Uses & Benefits

Gillbeea papuana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and bright flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gillbeea papuana has white flowers with yellow centers, small black seeds and small seedlings with thin stems and narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gillbeea papuana is an annual plant native to California. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Division can also be used to propagate the plant.

Where to Find Gillbeea papuana

Gillbeea papuana can be found in New Guinea.

Gillbeea papuana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gillbeea papuana?

Gillbeea papuana

What is the natural habitat of Gillbeea papuana?

Tropical rainforests of South America

What are the common names of Gillbeea papuana?

Papuan Gillbeea

Species in the Gillbeea genus

Species in the Cunoniaceae family

Ackama australiensis, Ackama nubicola, Ackama paniculosa, Ackama rosifolia, Acrophyllum australe, Acrophyllum venosum, Aistopetalum multiflorum, Aistopetalum viticoides, Anodopetalum biglandulosum, Bauera capitata, Bauera rubioides, Bauera sessiliflora, Caldcluvia paniculata, Callicoma serratifolia, Ceratopetalum apetalum, Ceratopetalum corymbosum, Ceratopetalum gummiferum, Ceratopetalum hylandii, Ceratopetalum iugumense, Ceratopetalum macrophyllum, Ceratopetalum succirubrum, Ceratopetalum tetrapterum, Ceratopetalum virchowii, Codia belepensis, Codia jaffrei, Codia mackeeana, Codia triverticillata, Codia albicans, Codia albifrons, Codia cinerascens, Codia discolor, Codia ferruginea, Codia fusca, Codia incrassata, Codia microphylla, Codia montana, Codia nitida, Codia spatulata, Codia xerophila, Cunonia alticola, Cunonia aoupiniensis, Cunonia atrorubens, Cunonia austrocaledonica, Cunonia balansae, Cunonia bernieri, Cunonia bullata, Cunonia capensis, Cunonia cerifera, Cunonia deplanchei, Cunonia lenormandii,

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