Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
blumbergiana
ID:
1324157

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Turner) J.S.Pringle

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 115: 99 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336611

Common Names

  • Gyrandra blumbergiana
  • Blumberg's Gyrandra
  • Gyrandra blumbergiana

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Description

Gyrandra blumbergiana (also called the 'Blumberg's gyrandra', among many other common names) is a bromeliad native to Colombia. It has small, white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, shady forests at elevations of up to 1,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Gyrandra blumbergiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gyrandra blumbergiana has small, white flowers, with a single seed in each fruit. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gyrandra blumbergiana is a slow-growing perennial that can reach up to 0.5 m in height. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Gyrandra blumbergiana

Gyrandra blumbergiana is native to India and can be found in moist, tropical forests.

Gyrandra blumbergiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gyrandra blumbergiana?

Gyrandra blumbergiana

What is the common name of Gyrandra blumbergiana?

Blumberg's Gyrandra

What is the natural habitat of Gyrandra blumbergiana?

Dry grasslands and scrublands

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References

Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.
James Scott Pringle (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.S.Pringle' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77130867-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.