Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kunth) J.L.Clark
Source:
cmp
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Selbyana 25: 198 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000704018
Common Names
- Glossoloma bicolor
- Two-colored Glossoloma
- Bicolor Glossoloma
Description
Glossoloma bicolor (also called 'Two-Colored 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 bicolor 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 bicolor 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Glossocalyx bicolor 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 bicolor
Glossoloma bicolor can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.
Glossoloma bicolor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Glossoloma bicolor?
Glossoloma bicolor
What is the common name of Glossoloma bicolor?
Two-colored Glossoloma
What is the natural habitat of Glossoloma bicolor?
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,