Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
grandiflora
ID:
694649

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bartl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 13: 554 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000693982

Common Names

  • Galphimia grandiflora
  • Large-flowered Galphimia
  • Large-flowered False Aloe

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Synonyms

  • Galphimia gracilis grandiflora Nied. [unknown]
  • Galphimia schiedeana Nied. [unknown]
  • Thryallis grandiflora Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Galphimia grandiflora (also called Grandiflora, 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 grandiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for carpentry and furniture making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Galphimia grandiflora are small, yellow, and tubular. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galphimia grandiflora is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the stems and rooting them in moist soil. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slower process.

Where to Find Galphimia grandiflora

Galphimia grandiflora is native to Mexico and Central America.

Galphimia grandiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Galphimia grandiflora?

Galphimia grandiflora

What is the common name of Galphimia grandiflora?

Large-flowered Galphimia

What is the natural habitat of Galphimia grandiflora?

It is native to Mexico

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,