Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
glabrata
ID:
694725

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brandegee) D.A.Sutton

Source:
cmp

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Rev. Antirrh. : 511 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694058

Common Names

  • Gambelia Glabrata
  • Smooth Gambelia
  • Smooth Milkpea

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Description

Gambelia glabrata (also called Gambelia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Gambelia glabrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make essential oils. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gambelia glabrata is a small, yellow-green flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gambelia glabrata is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the stems and rooting them in moist soil. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slower process.

Where to Find Gambelia glabrata

Gambelia glabrata is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.

Gambelia glabrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gambelia glabrata?

Gambelia glabrata

What is the common name of Gambelia glabrata?

Smooth Gambelia

What is the natural habitat of Gambelia glabrata?

Dry, rocky hillsides and bushveld

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Townshend Stith Brandegee (1843-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brandegee' in the authors string.
David A. Sutton (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.Sutton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:277303-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].