Geophila herbacea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Jacq.) K.Schum.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(4): 119 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000972390
Common Names
- Geophila herbacea
- Herbaceous Geophila
- Herbaceous Groundcherry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Geophila herbacea is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Geophila herbacea are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Geophila herbacea is a species of plant native to the Amazon rainforest. It is a slow-growing plant that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It prefers warm, humid climates and can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It is best grown in a well-draining soil mix with plenty of organic matter. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. It is also important to protect it from strong winds and direct sunlight.
Where to Find Geophila herbacea
Geophila herbacea is native to the tropical rainforests of 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-89629: Based on the initial data import
Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.