Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
cipoensis
ID:
431941

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Barros & Lourenço

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 145: 120 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431273

Common Names

  • Grobya cipoensis
  • Cipoensis Grobya
  • Grobya Cipoensis

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Description

Grobya cipoensis (also called Cipo Grobya, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub with a stem reaching up to 1 m in height. It is native to the Andes and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Grobya cipoensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Grobya cipoensis are white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Grobya cipoensis is a perennial succulent native to South America. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or by division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Water sparingly in the summer and provide protection from frost in the winter.

Where to Find Grobya cipoensis

Grobya cipoensis is native to Brazil.

Grobya cipoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Grobya cipoensis?

Grobya cipoensis

What is the natural habitat of Grobya cipoensis?

It is found in tropical forests of South America.

What are the characteristics of Grobya cipoensis?

It is a small shrub with leathery leaves and white or pink flowers.

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-247357: Based on the initial data import
Fábio de Barros (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Barros' in the authors string.
Ricardo de Azevedo Lourenço (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lourenço' in the authors string.