Glossoloma schultzei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schultzei
ID:
704703
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mansf.) J.L.Clark
Source:
cmp
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Selbyana 25: 206 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000704036
Common Names
- Glossoloma schultzei
- Schultze's Glossoloma
- Schultzei Glossoloma
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- Alloplectus schultzei Mansf. [unknown]
Description
Glossoloma schultzei (also called Schultze's Glossoloma, 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 schultzei 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 schultzei 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 schultzei is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Glossoloma schultzei
Glossoloma schultzei is native to Central America. It is found in tropical rainforests, growing in moist, shady areas.
Glossoloma schultzei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Glossoloma schultzei?
Glossoloma schultzei
What is the common name of Glossoloma schultzei?
Schultze's Glossoloma
What is the natural habitat of Glossoloma schultzei?
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-2826902: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Mansfeld (1901-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mansf.' in the authors string.
John Littner Clark (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.L.Clark' in the authors string.