Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
oaxacana
ID:
694664

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.E.Anderson

Source:
cmp

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 24: 15 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000693997

Common Names

  • Galphimia oaxacana
  • Oaxaca Galphimia
  • Oaxaca False Aloe

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Description

Galphimia oaxacana (also called Oaxacan Golden Shower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Malpighiaceae family. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It is an evergreen shrub that grows in tropical forests and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Galphimia oaxacana 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 oaxacana 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 oaxacana 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 oaxacana

Galphimia oaxacana is native to Mexico and Central America.

Galphimia oaxacana FAQ

What is the common name of Galphimia oaxacana?

Oaxacan Thryallis

What is the scientific name of Oaxacan Thryallis?

Galphimia oaxacana

What is the natural habitat of Galphimia oaxacana?

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,

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