Genlisea oligophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oligophylla
ID:
1305003
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rivadavia & A.Fleischm.
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 33: 10 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317457
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Genlisea oligophylla (also called Genlisea oligophylla, among many other common names) is a species of carnivorous plant native to South America. It has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters and can grow up to 1 cm in length. The plant prefers moist, shady habitats and is commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Uses & Benefits
Genlisea oligophylla 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 oligophylla has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, round leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Genlisea oligophylla is a small, perennial, tuberous herb that grows in wet, sandy soils. It is propagated by seed or division of the tuber. The seeds should be sown in a moist, sandy soil and lightly covered. The tuber should be divided in spring or early summer and replanted in moist, sandy soil.
Where to Find Genlisea oligophylla
Genlisea oligophylla can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Genlisea oligophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Genlisea oligophylla?
Genlisea oligophylla
What is the family of Genlisea oligophylla?
Lentibulariaceae
Where is Genlisea oligophylla found?
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:77116816-1: 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].