Galphimia elegans - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
1286045
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
tro
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. 5: 431. 1874
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001285383
Common Names
- Galphimia elegans
- Thryallis
- Mexican Snowbell
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Galphimia elegans (also called Galphimia glauca, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Mexico, Central America and South America. It has a thick, woody stem and grows to a height of up to 8 metres. Its leaves are opposite, elliptic-lanceolate, and its flowers are yellow. It grows in tropical deciduous forests, tropical evergreen forests, and tropical dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Galphimia elegans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Galphimia elegans is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Galphimia elegans is an easy-to-grow, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a warm, sunny location. To propagate by cuttings, take cuttings from the tips of the stems and root them in moist soil.
Where to Find Galphimia elegans
Galphimia elegans can be found in Central and South America.
Galphimia elegans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Galphimia elegans?
Galphimia elegans
What is the common name of Galphimia elegans?
Elegant galphimia
What type of plant is Galphimia elegans?
Shrub
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50327612: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.