Grobya guieselii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guieselii
ID:
431945
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Barros & Lourenço
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 145: 125 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431277
Common Names
- Guiesel's Grobya
- Guiesel's Starcluster
- Guiesel's Starburst
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Grobya guieselii (also called Guiesel's 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 guieselii 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 guieselii are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Grobya guieselii 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 guieselii
Grobya guieselii is native to Brazil.
Grobya guieselii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Grobya guieselii?
Grobya guieselii
What is the natural habitat of Grobya guieselii?
It is found in tropical forests of South America.
What are the characteristics of Grobya guieselii?
It is a small shrub with leathery leaves and white or pink flowers.
Species in the Grobya genus
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-247358: 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.