Glossoloma baguense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
baguense
ID:
704684
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.E.Skog) J.L.Clark
Source:
cmp
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Selbyana 25: 198 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000704017
Common Names
- Glossoloma baguense
- Baguen's Glossoloma
- Baguense Glossoloma
Searching for Glossoloma baguense? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Glossoloma baguense (also called 'Baguense Glossoloma', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of South America. It is found in moist forests and along riverbanks. It has a climbing habit and its leaves are large and oval-shaped.
Uses & Benefits
Glossoloma baguense has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for the treatment of various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Glossoloma baguense is a white or yellowish-white, star-shaped bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark-brown, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small, dark-green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Searching for Glossoloma baguense? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Glossocalyx baguense is a small shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings can be taken from the tips of branches and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Glossoloma baguense
Glossoloma baguense can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.
Glossoloma baguense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Glossoloma baguense?
Glossoloma baguense
What is the common name of Glossoloma baguense?
Baguense Glossoloma
What is the natural habitat of Glossoloma baguense?
Tropical rainforest
Species in the Glossoloma genus
Glossoloma altescandens, Glossoloma baguense, Glossoloma bicolor, Glossoloma bolivianum, Glossoloma carpishense, Glossoloma chrysanthum, Glossoloma cucullatum, Glossoloma grandicalyx, Glossoloma herthae, Glossoloma ichthyoderma, Glossoloma martinianum, Glossoloma medusaeum, Glossoloma oblongicalyx, Glossoloma panamense, Glossoloma penduliflorum, Glossoloma purpureum, Glossoloma pycnosuzygium, Glossoloma schultzei, Glossoloma serpens, Glossoloma sprucei, Glossoloma tetragonoides, Glossoloma tetragonum, Glossoloma pedunculatum, Glossoloma subglabrum, Glossoloma scandens, Glossoloma harlequinoides, Glossoloma anomalum, Glossoloma velutinum,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2826886: Based on the initial data import
John Littner Clark (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.L.Clark' in the authors string.
Laurence Skog (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.E.Skog' in the authors string.