Genlisea exhibitionista - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
exhibitionista
ID:
1305025
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rivadavia & A.Fleischm.
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 33: 19 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317479
Common Names
- Genlisea Exhibitionista
- Genlisea Exhibitionistum
- Genlisea Exhibitionistus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Genlisea exhibitionista (also called 'Exhibitionist Genlisea', among many other common names) is a species of carnivorous plant native to South America. It is a small, green plant with long, thin leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, usually in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Genlisea exhibitionista is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Genlisea exhibitionista has small yellow flowers with three petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Genlisea exhibitionista is a tropical carnivorous plant native to Brazil. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be well-draining and kept moist but not soggy. Fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Genlisea exhibitionista
Genlisea exhibitionista is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.
Genlisea exhibitionista FAQ
What is the scientific name of Genlisea exhibitionista?
Genlisea exhibitionista
What type of plant is Genlisea exhibitionista?
Carnivorous plant
Where is Genlisea exhibitionista native to?
Brazil
Species in the Genlisea genus
Genlisea africana, Genlisea angolensis, Genlisea aurea, Genlisea barthlottii, Genlisea filiformis, Genlisea glabra, Genlisea glandulosissima, Genlisea guianensis, Genlisea hispidula, Genlisea lobata, Genlisea margaretae, Genlisea nigrocaulis, Genlisea oxycentron, Genlisea pallida, Genlisea pulchella, Genlisea pygmaea, Genlisea repens, Genlisea roraimensis, Genlisea sanariapoana, Genlisea stapfii, Genlisea subglabra, Genlisea uncinata, Genlisea violacea, Genlisea multiflora, Genlisea nebulicola, Genlisea oligophylla, Genlisea tuberosa, Genlisea exhibitionista, Genlisea flexuosa, Genlisea metallica,
Species in the Lentibulariaceae family
Genlisea africana, Genlisea angolensis, Genlisea aurea, Genlisea barthlottii, Genlisea filiformis, Genlisea glabra, Genlisea glandulosissima, Genlisea guianensis, Genlisea hispidula, Genlisea lobata, Genlisea margaretae, Genlisea nigrocaulis, Genlisea oxycentron, Genlisea pallida, Genlisea pulchella, Genlisea pygmaea, Genlisea repens, Genlisea roraimensis, Genlisea sanariapoana, Genlisea stapfii, Genlisea subglabra, Genlisea uncinata, Genlisea violacea, Genlisea multiflora, Genlisea nebulicola, Genlisea oligophylla, Genlisea tuberosa, Genlisea exhibitionista, Genlisea flexuosa, Genlisea metallica, Pinguicula scullyi, Pinguicula crystallina, Pinguicula crenatiloba, Pinguicula corsica, Pinguicula casabitoana, Pinguicula caryophyllacea, Pinguicula elongata, Pinguicula fontiqueriana, Pinguicula fiorii, Pinguicula filifolia, Pinguicula dertosensis, Pinguicula algida, Pinguicula albida, Pinguicula vulgaris, Pinguicula villosa, Pinguicula spathulata, Pinguicula vallisneriifolia, Pinguicula bissei, Pinguicula benedicta, Pinguicula balcanica,
References
Fernando Rivadavia (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rivadavia' in the authors string.
Andreas Fleischmann (b.1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Fleischm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77116818-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].