Status:
valid
Authors:
(Graham ex Benth.) H.Ohashi & K.Ohashi
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot.93: 110 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423661
Common Names
- Grona brachystachya
- Brachystachy Grona
- Brachystachy Grona Tree
Description
Grona brachystachya (also called Short-spiked Grona, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that typically grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to the tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as along riverbanks and in valleys.
Uses & Benefits
Grona brachystachya is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Grona brachystachya is white and tubular with five petals. The seed is small and black, with a hard seed coat. The seedlings are small and spindly with a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Grona brachystachya is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Grona brachystachya
Grona brachystachya is native to Central and South America.
Grona brachystachya FAQ
What is the scientific name of Grona brachystachya?
Grona brachystachya
What is the common name of Grona brachystachya?
Short-spiked Grona
What is the natural habitat of Grona brachystachya?
Grona brachystachya is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
Species in the Grona genus
Grona glareosa,
Grona heterocarpos,
Grona helenae,
Grona harmsii,
Grona griffithiana,
Grona fulvescens,
Grona flagellaris,
Grona filiformis,
Grona ferruginea,
Grona muelleri,
Grona hannii,
Grona pycnotricha,
Grona pullenii,
Grona nemorosa,
Grona juruenensis,
Grona jucunda,
Grona hirta,
Grona heterophylla,
Grona brownii,
Grona rubra,
Grona brevipedicellata,
Grona brachystachya,
Grona birmannica,
Grona barbata,
Grona auricoma,
Grona appressipila,
Grona adscendens,
Grona ramosissima,
Grona schubertiae,
Grona triflora,
Grona zenkeri,
Grona wynaadensis,
Grona wittei,
Grona stolzii,
Grona trichostachya,
Grona setigera,
Grona tiwiensis,
Grona schweinfurthii,
Grona styracifolia,
Grona orinocensis,
Grona caffra,
Grona cordifolia,
Grona retroflexa,
Grona saulierei,
Grona strigillosa,
Grona vidalii,
Grona varians,
Grona reticulata,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Kazuaki Ohashi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Ohashi' in the authors string.