Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gueko
ID:
852115

Status:
valid

Authors:
Goudot

Source:
wcs

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. sér. 3, 5: 76, t. 5. 1846

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000851450

Common Names

  • Aulonemia gueko
  • Gueko Aulonemia
  • Gueko's Aulonemia

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Description

Aulonemia gueko (also called Aulonemia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is native to South America, where it is found in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as in cloud forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Aulonemia gueko has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aulonemia gueko has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with thin, delicate stems and small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aulonemia gueko is an evergreen perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagate by division or seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Aulonemia gueko

Aulonemia gueko can be found in Colombia.

Aulonemia gueko FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aulonemia gueko?

Aulonemia gueko

What type of plant is Aulonemia gueko?

Aulonemia gueko is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae.

Where does Aulonemia gueko grow?

Aulonemia gueko is native to Ecuador.

Species in the Aulonemia genus

Aulonemia amplissima, Aulonemia aristulata, Aulonemia bogotensis, Aulonemia boliviana, Aulonemia chimantaensis, Aulonemia deflexa, Aulonemia effusa, Aulonemia goyazensis, Aulonemia gueko, Aulonemia haenkei, Aulonemia herzogiana, Aulonemia hirtula, Aulonemia humillima, Aulonemia jauaensis, Aulonemia laxa, Aulonemia longiaristata, Aulonemia longipedicellata, Aulonemia nitida, Aulonemia parviflora, Aulonemia patriae, Aulonemia patula, Aulonemia pumila, Aulonemia purpurata, Aulonemia queko, Aulonemia radiata, Aulonemia robusta, Aulonemia setigera, Aulonemia subpectinata, Aulonemia tremula, Aulonemia trianae, Aulonemia viscosa, Aulonemia ximenae, Aulonemia yanachagensis, Aulonemia scripta, Aulonemia bromoides, Aulonemia setosa, Aulonemia cochabambensis, Aulonemia insignis, Aulonemia fuentesii, Aulonemia madidiensis, Aulonemia dinirensis, Aulonemia cincta, Aulonemia prolifera, Aulonemia soderstromii, Aulonemia xerophylla, Aulonemia david-smithii, Aulonemia rubraligulata, Aulonemia notata, Aulonemia verucosa,

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-397121: Based on the initial data import
Justin Goudot (1802-1847): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goudot' in the authors string.