Galphimia speciosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
speciosa
ID:
509954
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.E.Anderson
Source:
cmp
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 25: 60 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509286
Common Names
- Speciosa Galphimia
- Galphimia speciosa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Galphimia speciosa (also called Mexican Snowball, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas. It has white flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Galphimia speciosa is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Galphimia speciosa are small and yellow in color. The fruits are small, round, and yellow in color. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves and a reddish-brown stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Galphimia speciosa is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the divisions should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Galphimia speciosa
Galphimia speciosa can be found in Mexico.
Galphimia speciosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Galphimia speciosa?
Galphimia speciosa
What is the family of Galphimia speciosa?
Malpighiaceae
What is the common name of Galphimia speciosa?
Speciosa galphimia
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 kew-2607175: Based on the initial data import
Christiane Eva Anderson (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Anderson' in the authors string.