Geophila macropoda - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ruiz & Pav.) DC.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 4: 537 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000972408
Common Names
- Geophila macropoda
- Large-footed Geophila
- Large-footed Groundcherry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Geophila macropoda (also called 'Large-footed Geophila', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in wet, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Geophila macropoda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Geophila macropoda is yellow-green in color and has a long, slender stem. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Geophila macropoda is a perennial herb that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. When growing from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. When propagating from cuttings, take cuttings from the stems or leaves and place them in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Geophila macropoda
Geophila macropoda 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-89646: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.