Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
gymnostoma
ID:
1065506

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) Toursark.

Source:
tro

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 7: 135 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001064844

Common Names

  • Seemannia Gymnostoma
  • Bare-Stemmed Seemannia
  • Bare-Stemmed Seemannia Plant

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Description

Seemannia gymnostoma (also called 'Gymnostoma Seemannia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant found in the tropical forests of Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small yellow flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, and is often found near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Seemannia gymnostoma is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Seemannia gymnostoma is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves and a white root system.

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Where to Find Seemannia gymnostoma

Seemannia gymnostoma is native to Ecuador and can be found in the states of Azuay, Bolivar, and Loja. It grows in moist, shady areas at elevations of 1,000-2,000 m.

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 tro-14001289: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Martin Toursarkissian: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Toursark.' in the authors string.