Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Sreem.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Taxon 24: 696 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000972668
Common Names
- Givotia moluccana
- Moluccana Givotia
- Givotia Moluccana
Description
Givotia moluccana (also called Moluccan Givotia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical regions of the Americas. It has a dense, spreading crown and grows up to 8 m tall. It is found in moist forests, open woodlands, and along rivers and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Givotia moluccana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally to treat fever, cold, cough, asthma, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Givotia moluccana is a small yellow or orange spike, the seed is a small, black, shiny, and round, and the seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Givotia moluccana is an evergreen shrub that can reach a height of up to 4 m. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Layering can be done by bending a low-growing branch to the ground and covering it with soil. The branch will then root and can be cut off from the parent plant and transplanted.
Where to Find Givotia moluccana
Givotia moluccana is native to Indonesia and is found in the Moluccas Islands. It can be found in moist, shady areas.
Species in the Givotia genus
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii,
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,
References
C.P. Sreemadhavan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sreem.' in the authors string.