Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Juss.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1829
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. Merid. 3: 71 (1829)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000693959
Common Names
- Galphimia brasiliensis
- Brazilian Galphimia
- Brazilian False Aloe
Synonyms
- Galphimia brasiliensis angustifolia Chodat ex Nied. [unknown]
- Galphimia brasiliensis ovata Nied. [unknown]
- Thryallis brasiliensis L. [unknown]
Description
Galphimia brasiliensis (also called Brasiliensis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malpighiaceae. It is native to South America, occurring in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Galphimia brasiliensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for carpentry and furniture making.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Galphimia brasiliensis has small, yellow, tubular flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Galphimia brasiliensis is a small shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and should be about 10 cm long. The cuttings should be planted in a pot with a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Galphimia brasiliensis
Galphimia brasiliensis is native to Brazil.
Species in the Galphimia genus
Galphimia calliantha,
Galphimia floribunda,
Galphimia speciosa,
Galphimia amambayensis,
Galphimia angustifolia,
Galphimia arenicola,
Galphimia australis,
Galphimia brasiliensis,
Galphimia glandulosa,
Galphimia glauca,
Galphimia gracilis,
Galphimia grandiflora,
Galphimia hirsuta,
Galphimia langlassei,
Galphimia latifolia,
Galphimia mexiae,
Galphimia mirandae,
Galphimia montana,
Galphimia multicaulis,
Galphimia oaxacana,
Galphimia paniculata,
Galphimia platyphylla,
Galphimia radialis,
Galphimia sessilifolia,
Galphimia tuberculata,
Galphimia vestita,
Galphimia elegans,
Species in the Malpighiaceae family
Acmanthera cowanii,
Acmanthera duckei,
Acmanthera fernandesii,
Acmanthera latifolia,
Acmanthera longifolia,
Acmanthera minima,
Acmanthera parviflora,
Acridocarpus adenophorus,
Acridocarpus alopecurus,
Acridocarpus alternifolius,
Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus,
Acridocarpus ballyi,
Acridocarpus camerunensis,
Acridocarpus chevalieri,
Acridocarpus chloropterus,
Acridocarpus congestus,
Acridocarpus congolensis,
Acridocarpus excelsus,
Acridocarpus glaucescens,
Acridocarpus hirundo,
Acridocarpus humbertii,
Acridocarpus humblotii,
Acridocarpus katangensis,
Acridocarpus ledermannii,
Acridocarpus longifolius,
Acridocarpus macrocalyx,
Acridocarpus mayumbensis,
Acridocarpus monodii,
Acridocarpus natalitius,
Acridocarpus oppositifolius,
Acridocarpus orientalis,
Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus,
Acridocarpus perrieri,
Acridocarpus plagiopterus,
Acridocarpus prasinus,
Acridocarpus scheffleri,
Acridocarpus smeathmannii,
Acridocarpus socotranus,
Acridocarpus spectabilis,
Acridocarpus staudtii,
Acridocarpus ugandensis,
Acridocarpus vanderystii,
Acridocarpus vivy,
Acridocarpus zanzibaricus,
Adelphia hiraea,
Adelphia macrophylla,
Adelphia mirabilis,
Adelphia platyrachis,
Aenigmatanthera doniana,
Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,