Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
longipes
ID:
1329223

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hemsl.) Mich.Möller & W.H.Chen

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 66: 198 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341677


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Description

Glabrella longipes (also called Long-stalked Glabrella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to China and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is an evergreen shrub with ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Glabrella longipes is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Glabrella longipes is a yellow, bell-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are thin and green with short stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Glabrella longipes is a tropical plant native to South America. It is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist, well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Glabrella longipes

Glabrella longipes is found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Glabrella longipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Glabrella longipes?

Glabrella longipes

What is the family of Glabrella longipes?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Glabrella longipes?

Long-stalked Glabrella

Species in the Glabrella genus

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,

References

William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
Wen Hong Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.H.Chen' in the authors string.
Michael Möller (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mich.Möller' in the authors string.