Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
langlassei
ID:
694653

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.F.Blake) C.E.Anderson

Source:
cmp

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 28: 715 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000693986

Common Names

  • Galphimia langlassei
  • Langlassei Galphimia
  • Langlassei False Aloe

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Description

Galphimia langlassei (also called Langlassei, 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 langlassei 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 langlassei 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 langlassei is a shrub that grows to a height of 2-3 m. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Galphimia langlassei

Galphimia langlassei is native to Mexico and Central America.

Galphimia langlassei FAQ

What is the common name of Galphimia langlassei?

Tropical Milkweed

What is the scientific name of Tropical Milkweed?

Galphimia langlassei

What is the natural habitat of Galphimia langlassei?

Tropical forests of Central and South America

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 kew-2816518: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.
Christiane Eva Anderson (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Anderson' in the authors string.