Geophila aschersoniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Büttner
Source:
wcs
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Verh. Bot. Vereins Prov. Brandenburg 31: 74 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000972374
Common Names
- Geophila aschersoniana
- Aschersoniana Geophila
- Geophila Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Geophila aschersoniana (also called Ascherson's 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 aschersoniana 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 aschersoniana are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Geophila aschersoniana 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 aschersoniana
Geophila aschersoniana can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Species in the Geophila genus
Geophila erythrocarpa, Geophila afzelii, Geophila aschersoniana, Geophila cordata, Geophila cordifolia, Geophila croatii, Geophila emarginata, Geophila flaviflora, Geophila gracilis, Geophila hirta, Geophila humifusa, Geophila ingens, Geophila lancistipula, Geophila macropoda, Geophila melanocarpa, Geophila minutiflora, Geophila obvallata, Geophila orbicularis, Geophila pilosa, Geophila prancei, Geophila renaris, Geophila repens, Geophila scortechinii, Geophila speciosa, Geophila tenuis, Geophila yunnanensis, Geophila zollingeriana, Geophila macrocarpa, Geophila herbacea,
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-89613: Based on the initial data import
Richard Büttner (1858-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Büttner' in the authors string.