Status:
valid
Authors:
Hilliard & B.L.Burtt
Source:
cmp
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 59: 65 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522903
Common Names
- Agalmyla glabrisepala
- Smooth-sepaled Agalmyla
- Smooth-sepaled False Foxglove
Description
Agalmyla glabrisepala (also called Smooth-sepaled False Foxglove, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.3 m tall. It is native to the southeastern United States and grows in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Agalmyla glabrisepala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Agalmyla glabrisepala is white or pinkish, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agalmyla glabrisepala is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sandy soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in early spring or late summer. Plants should be spaced 12-18 inches apart.
Where to Find Agalmyla glabrisepala
Agalmyla glabrisepala can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Agalmyla glabrisepala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agalmyla glabrisepala?
Agalmyla glabrisepala
What are the common names of Agalmyla glabrisepala?
Smooth-sepaled Agalmyla
What is the natural habitat of Agalmyla glabrisepala?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of South America
Species in the Agalmyla genus
Agalmyla hilliardiae,
Agalmyla affinis,
Agalmyla aitinyuensis,
Agalmyla ambonica,
Agalmyla angiensis,
Agalmyla angustifolia,
Agalmyla aurantiaca,
Agalmyla beccarii,
Agalmyla bicolor,
Agalmyla biflora,
Agalmyla bilirana,
Agalmyla borneensis,
Agalmyla bracteata,
Agalmyla brevifolia,
Agalmyla brevipes,
Agalmyla brownii,
Agalmyla calelanensis,
Agalmyla centralis,
Agalmyla chalmersii,
Agalmyla chorisepala,
Agalmyla chrysostyla,
Agalmyla clarkei,
Agalmyla columneoides,
Agalmyla decipiens,
Agalmyla dentatisepala,
Agalmyla diandra,
Agalmyla elegans,
Agalmyla elongata,
Agalmyla erecta,
Agalmyla exannulata,
Agalmyla formosa,
Agalmyla gjellerupii,
Agalmyla glabra,
Agalmyla glabrisepala,
Agalmyla glandulosa,
Agalmyla gracilis,
Agalmyla hirta,
Agalmyla hooglenii,
Agalmyla immersinervia,
Agalmyla inaequidentata,
Agalmyla insularis,
Agalmyla javanica,
Agalmyla johannis-winkleri,
Agalmyla keysseri,
Agalmyla kowapiana,
Agalmyla lavandulacea,
Agalmyla leuserensis,
Agalmyla lobata,
Agalmyla longiattenuata,
Agalmyla longipetiolata,
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum,
Achimenes admirabilis,
Achimenes antirrhina,
Achimenes brevifolia,
Achimenes candida,
Achimenes cettoana,
Achimenes dulcis,
Achimenes erecta,
Achimenes fimbriata,
Achimenes flava,
Achimenes glabrata,
Achimenes grandiflora,
Achimenes heterophylla,
Achimenes hintoniana,
Achimenes longiflora,
Achimenes mexicana,
Achimenes misera,
Achimenes nayaritensis,
Achimenes obscura,
Achimenes occidentalis,
Achimenes patens,
Achimenes pedunculata,
Achimenes skinneri,
Achimenes woodii,
Achimenes tincticoma,
Achimenes elota,
Achimenes sanguinea,
Achimenes ixtapaensis,
Aeschynanthus citrinus,
Aeschynanthus membranifolius,
Aeschynanthus mendumiae,
Aeschynanthus sojolianus,
Aeschynanthus dischidioides,
Aeschynanthus minutifolius,
Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus,
Aeschynanthus acuminatus,
Aeschynanthus albidus,
Aeschynanthus amboinensis,
Aeschynanthus amoenus,
Aeschynanthus andersonii,
Aeschynanthus angustifolius,
Aeschynanthus angustioblongus,
Aeschynanthus apicidens,
Aeschynanthus arctocalyx,
Aeschynanthus arfakensis,
Aeschynanthus argentii,
Aeschynanthus asclepioides,
Aeschynanthus atrorubens,
Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus,
Aeschynanthus batakiorum,