Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hemsl.) Card.-McTeag. & L.J.Gillespie
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 41: 343 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346355
Common Names
- Gitara nicaraguensis
- Nicaraguan Gitara
- Nicaraguan Orchid
Description
Gitara nicaraguensis (also called 'Nicaraguan Gitara', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Zingiberaceae family. It is a rhizomatous perennial herb with a single, unbranched stem, reaching up to 1 m tall. It is native to Nicaragua, and typically grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Gitara nicaraguensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gitara nicaraguensis has small white flowers with yellow centers and long stamens. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gitara nicaraguensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Gitara nicaraguensis
Gitara nicaraguensis is native to the tropical forests of Nicaragua.
Gitara nicaraguensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gitara nicaraguensis?
Gitara nicaraguensis
What type of plant is Gitara nicaraguensis?
Herb
Where is Gitara nicaraguensis found?
Central and South America
Species in the Gitara genus
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
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Acalypha peduncularis,
Acalypha pendula,
Acalypha perrieri,
Acalypha persimilis,
Acalypha peruviana,
Acalypha pervilleana,
Acalypha phleoides,
Acalypha phyllonomifolia,
Acalypha pilosa,
Acalypha pippenii,
Acalypha pittieri,
Acalypha platyphylla,
Acalypha pleiogyne,
Acalypha plicata,
Acalypha pohliana,
Acalypha poiretii,
Acalypha polymorpha,
Acalypha polystachya,
Acalypha portoricensis,
Acalypha pruinosa,
Acalypha pruriens,
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides,
Acalypha pseudovagans,
Acalypha psilostachya,
Acalypha pubiflora,
Acalypha pulchrespicata,
Acalypha punctata,
Acalypha purpurascens,
Acalypha purpusii,
Acalypha pycnantha,
Acalypha pygmaea,
Acalypha radians,
Acalypha radicans,
Acalypha radinostachya,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha rafaelensis,
Acalypha raivavensis,
Acalypha rapensis,
Acalypha reflexa,
Acalypha repanda,
Acalypha retifera,
Acalypha rhombifolia,
Acalypha rhomboidea,
Acalypha richardiana,
Acalypha riedeliana,
Acalypha rivularis,
Acalypha rottleroides,
Acalypha rubrinervis,