Status:
valid
Authors:
Rose
Source:
cmp
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 3: 313 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694005
Common Names
- Galphimia sessilifolia
- Sessile-leaved Galphimia
- Sessile-leaved False Aloe
Synonyms
- Thryallis sessilifolia Rose [unknown]
Description
Galphimia sessilifolia (also called Sessile-leaved 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 sessilifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make essential oils. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Galphimia sessilifolia is a small, yellow-green flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Galphimia sessilifolia 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 sessilifolia
Galphimia sessilifolia is native to Mexico and Central America.
Galphimia sessilifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Galphimia sessilifolia?
Galphimia sessilifolia
What is the common name of Galphimia sessilifolia?
Thryallis
What is the natural habitat of Galphimia sessilifolia?
Tropical forests of Central and South America
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,