Status:
valid
Authors:
R.González & Szlach.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. 40: 767 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000272982
Common Names
- Physogyne garayana
- Garay's Physogyne
- Garayana Physogyne
Description
Physogyne garayana (also called Garay's Physogyne, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to Central America and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Physogyne garayana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Physogyne garayana is a white or pinkish-white color and is tubular in shape. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and thin with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Physogyne garayana is a shrub native to Mexico. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Physogyne garayana
Physogyne garayana is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Physogyne garayana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Physogyne garayana?
Physogyne garayana
What is the common name of Physogyne garayana?
Garay's Physogyne
What is the family of Physogyne garayana?
Araceae
Species in the Physogyne 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,