Status:
valid
Authors:
(Epling) Harley & J.F.B.Pastore
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 58: 23 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001319092
Common Names
- Gymneia ampelophylla
- Ampelophylla
- Gymneia
Uses & Benefits
Gymneia ampelophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in aquariums and terrariums as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gymneia ampelophylla has yellow flowers, small seeds, and small seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gymneia ampelophylla is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be kept in a moist, well-drained soil mix until the plants are established.
Where to Find Gymneia ampelophylla
Gymneia ampelophylla can be found in the Atlantic forest of Brazil.
Gymneia ampelophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gymneia ampelophylla?
Gymneia ampelophylla
What is the family of Gymneia ampelophylla?
Velloziaceae
What is the habitat of Gymneia ampelophylla?
Dry rocky areas
Species in the Gymneia genus
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Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
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Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,