Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mansf.) J.L.Clark
Source:
cmp
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Selbyana 25: 202 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000704025
Common Names
- Glossoloma herthae
- Hertha's Glossoloma
- Herthae Glossoloma
Description
Glossoloma herthae (also called 'Hertha's 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 herthae 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 herthae is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped plants.
Cultivation and Propagation
Glossoloma herthae is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted immediately in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Glossoloma herthae
Glossoloma herthae is native to the Amazon basin in South America. It is found in tropical rainforests, growing in moist, shady areas.
Glossoloma herthae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Glossoloma herthae?
Glossoloma herthae
What is the common name of Glossoloma herthae?
Hertha's Glossoloma
What is the natural habitat of Glossoloma herthae?
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,