Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
afzelii
ID:
973035

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hiern

Source:
wcs

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 3: 221 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000972373

Common Names

  • Geophila afzelii
  • Afzelii Geophila
  • Geophila Palm

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Description

Geophila afzelii (also called Afzelius' Geophila, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It is a small shrub, growing to a height of up to 1 m, with small, oval leaves and white flowers. It is found in the understory of the rainforest, in areas with high humidity and frequent rain.

Uses & Benefits

Geophila afzelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Geophila afzelii are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geophila afzelii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division is best done in spring or early summer. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Geophila afzelii

Geophila afzelii is native to tropical Africa and can be found in Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, and Uganda.

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

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