Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 18: 20 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000703315
Common Names
- Ginoria koehneana
- Koehneana Ginoria
- Ginoria
Synonyms
- Ginoria thomasiana Alain [unknown]
Description
Ginoria koehneana (also called Koehne's ginoria, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has a slender stem with narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist woodlands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Ginoria koehneana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ginoria koehneana is a white, five-petaled star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ginoria koehneana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Ginoria koehneana
Ginoria koehneana is native to the Caribbean region and can be found in dry, sandy habitats. It is also found in parts of Central and South America.
Ginoria koehneana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ginoria koehneana?
Ginoria koehneana
What is the common name of Ginoria koehneana?
Koehne's Ginoria
What is the natural habitat of Ginoria koehneana?
Ginoria koehneana is found in dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands in California.
Species in the Ginoria genus
Ginoria americana,
Ginoria arborea,
Ginoria callosa,
Ginoria curvispina,
Ginoria ginorioides,
Ginoria glabra,
Ginoria jimenezii,
Ginoria koehneana,
Ginoria lanceolata,
Ginoria nudiflora,
Ginoria rohrii,
Ginoria buchii,
Ginoria pulchra,
Species in the Lythraceae family
Adenaria floribunda,
Ammannia aegyptiaca,
Ammannia alternifolia,
Ammannia anagalloides,
Ammannia aspera,
Ammannia auriculata,
Ammannia baccifera,
Ammannia coccinea,
Ammannia cordata,
Ammannia crassicaulis,
Ammannia crinipes,
Ammannia debilis,
Ammannia desertorum,
Ammannia dodecandra,
Ammannia elata,
Ammannia gracilis,
Ammannia latifolia,
Ammannia linearipetala,
Ammannia loandensis,
Ammannia multiflora,
Ammannia myriophylloides,
Ammannia nagpurensis,
Ammannia octandra,
Ammannia passerinoides,
Ammannia prieuriana,
Ammannia prostrata,
Ammannia quadriciliata,
Ammannia robusta,
Ammannia sarcophylla,
Ammannia schaeferi,
Ammannia senegalensis,
Ammannia triflora,
Ammannia uniflora,
Ammannia urceolata,
Ammannia verticillata,
Ammannia wormskioldii,
Ammannia calcicola,
Ammannia heterophylla,
Ammannia pauciramosa,
Ammannia pubescens,
Ammannia praetermissa,
Ammannia andongensis,
Ammannia angolensis,
Ammannia angustifolia,
Ammannia arnhemica,
Ammannia aurita,
Ammannia baumii,
Ammannia bequaertii,
Ammannia brevistyla,
Ammannia burttii,