Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
galeata
ID:
976250

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 26(Misc.): 83 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000975588

Common Names

  • Grobya galeata
  • Galeata Grobya
  • Grobya Galeata

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Description

Grobya galeata (also called 'Coral Bells', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of South America. It has a creeping habit and is characterized by its small, bright green leaves and its small, bell-shaped flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as forests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Grobya galeata is used in traditional medicine, as an ornamental plant, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White, tubular flowers with a yellow throat. Seed: Small, black, round seeds. Seedlings: Small, green leaves with white veins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Grobya galeata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be dug up and divided into smaller clumps, then replanted.

Where to Find Grobya galeata

Grobya galeata can be found in Central America, including Costa Rica, Panama, and Nicaragua.

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-92707: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.