Status:
valid
Authors:
van der Werff
Source:
tro
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Novon 6: 476 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001234494
Common Names
- Guindonii Pleurothyrium
- Guindonii False Asparagus Fern
- Guindonii Emerald Fern
Description
Pleurothyrium guindonii (also called Guindon's Pleurothyrium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pleurothyrium guindonii is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pleurothyrium guindonii has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, round seed pods. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pleurothyrium guindonii is a small evergreen shrub native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a rooting medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Pleurothyrium guindonii
Pleurothyrium guindonii is native to the temperate forests of North America. It can be found in the wild in Canada and the United States.
Pleurothyrium guindonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleurothyrium guindonii?
Pleurothyrium guindonii
What is the common name of Pleurothyrium guindonii?
Guindon's Pleurothyrium
What is the natural habitat of Pleurothyrium guindonii?
Pleurothyrium guindonii is native to tropical America.
Species in the Pleurothyrium genus
Pleurothyrium steyermarkianum,
Pleurothyrium palmanum,
Pleurothyrium amapaense,
Pleurothyrium undulatum,
Pleurothyrium trianae,
Pleurothyrium costanense,
Pleurothyrium pascoense,
Pleurothyrium cordatum,
Pleurothyrium obscurinerve,
Pleurothyrium panurense,
Pleurothyrium bifidum,
Pleurothyrium chrysothyrsus,
Pleurothyrium cuneifolium,
Pleurothyrium poeppigii,
Pleurothyrium maximum,
Pleurothyrium parviflorum,
Pleurothyrium williamsii,
Pleurothyrium amplifolium,
Pleurothyrium intermedium,
Pleurothyrium grandiflorum,
Pleurothyrium westphalii,
Pleurothyrium hexaglandulosum,
Pleurothyrium brochidodromum,
Pleurothyrium glabritepalum,
Pleurothyrium bracteatum,
Pleurothyrium vasquezii,
Pleurothyrium racemosum,
Pleurothyrium pilosum,
Pleurothyrium marginale,
Pleurothyrium synandrum,
Pleurothyrium cinereum,
Pleurothyrium glabrifolium,
Pleurothyrium acuminatum,
Pleurothyrium prancei,
Pleurothyrium obovatum,
Pleurothyrium crassitepalum,
Pleurothyrium golfodulcense,
Pleurothyrium tomentellum,
Pleurothyrium pauciflorum,
Pleurothyrium insigne,
Pleurothyrium giganthum,
Pleurothyrium tomiwahlii,
Pleurothyrium immersum,
Pleurothyrium oblongum,
Pleurothyrium guindonii,
Pleurothyrium arcuatum,
Pleurothyrium bilocellatum,
Pleurothyrium triflorum,
Species in the Lauraceae family
Actinodaphne acuminata,
Actinodaphne albifrons,
Actinodaphne amabilis,
Actinodaphne ambigua,
Actinodaphne archboldiana,
Actinodaphne areolata,
Actinodaphne bicolor,
Actinodaphne borneensis,
Actinodaphne bourdillonii,
Actinodaphne bourneae,
Actinodaphne brassii,
Actinodaphne caesia,
Actinodaphne campanulata,
Actinodaphne candolleana,
Actinodaphne celebica,
Actinodaphne cinerea,
Actinodaphne concinna,
Actinodaphne concolor,
Actinodaphne corymbosa,
Actinodaphne crassa,
Actinodaphne cupularis,
Actinodaphne diversifolia,
Actinodaphne dolichophylla,
Actinodaphne elegans,
Actinodaphne ellipticibacca,
Actinodaphne engleriana,
Actinodaphne ferruginea,
Actinodaphne forrestii,
Actinodaphne fragilis,
Actinodaphne fuliginosa,
Actinodaphne furfuracea,
Actinodaphne glabra,
Actinodaphne glauca,
Actinodaphne glaucina,
Actinodaphne glomerata,
Actinodaphne gracilis,
Actinodaphne henryi,
Actinodaphne hirsuta,
Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla,
Actinodaphne javanica,
Actinodaphne johorensis,
Actinodaphne kinabaluensis,
Actinodaphne koshepangii,
Actinodaphne kostermansii,
Actinodaphne kweichowensis,
Actinodaphne lanata,
Actinodaphne lanceolata,
Actinodaphne latifolia,
Actinodaphne lawsonii,
Actinodaphne lecomtei,