Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
grandiflorum
ID:
750171

Status:
valid

Authors:
Z.R.Xu & L.E.Skog ex Zanoni & Jiménez Rodr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Moscosoa 17: 11 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749504

Common Names

  • Rhytidophyllum grandiflorum
  • Large-flowered rhytidophyllum
  • Large-flowered rhytidophyllum

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Description

Rhytidophyllum grandiflorum (also called 'Bigleaf Leatherflower' and 'Large-flowered Leatherflower', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with large, leathery leaves and white flowers. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in moist, shaded areas.

Uses & Benefits

Rhytidophyllum grandiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Rhytidophyllum grandiflorum var. nuecense Zanoni & Jiménez Rodr.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhytidophyllum grandiflorum is a white to pale yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, hard, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhytidophyllum grandiflorum can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in autumn or spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Rhytidophyllum grandiflorum

Rhytidophyllum grandiflorum can be found in the tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests of Central and South America.

Rhytidophyllum grandiflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhytidophyllum grandiflorum?

Rhytidophyllum grandiflorum

What is the common name of Rhytidophyllum grandiflorum?

Large-flowered wrinkleleaf

What is the natural habitat of Rhytidophyllum grandiflorum?

Mountainous regions of Central America

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

Francisco Jiménez Rodríguez (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jiménez Rodr.' in the authors string.
Thomas A. Zanoni (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zanoni' in the authors string.
Zhao Ran Xu (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.R.Xu' in the authors string.
Laurence Skog (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.E.Skog' in the authors string.