Glossoloma medusaeum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
medusaeum
ID:
704695
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.E.Skog) J.L.Clark
Source:
cmp
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Selbyana 25: 203 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000704028
Common Names
- Glossoloma medusaeum
- Medusa Glossoloma
- Medusaeum Glossoloma
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- Alloplectus medusaeus L.E.Skog [unknown]
Description
Glossoloma medusaeum (also called Medusa's Vine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a woody climber with ovate to oblong-lanceolate leaves that are 4-10 cm long and 1.5-4 cm wide. It is native to Central America and South America, where it is found in wet montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Glossoloma medusaeum 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 medusaeum 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Glossoloma medusaeum 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 medusaeum
Glossoloma medusaeum is native to the Amazon basin in South America. It is found in tropical rainforests, growing in moist, shady areas.
Glossoloma medusaeum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Glossoloma medusaeum?
Glossoloma medusaeum
What is the common name of Glossoloma medusaeum?
Medusa Glossoloma
What is the natural habitat of Glossoloma medusaeum?
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-2826896: 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.