Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flaviflora
ID:
973049

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aké Assi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 31: 316 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000972387

Common Names

  • Geophila flaviflora
  • Yellow-flowered Geophila
  • Yellow-flowered Groundcherry

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Uses & Benefits

Geophila flaviflora 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 flaviflora 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 flaviflora is a slow-growing plant that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by dividing the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Geophila flaviflora

Geophila flaviflora is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

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-89626: Based on the initial data import
Laurent Aké Assi (1931-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aké Assi' in the authors string.