Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obvallata
ID:
973078

Status:
valid

Authors:
Didr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Vidensk. Meddel. Naturhist. Foren. Kjøbenhavn 1854: 186 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000972416

Common Names

  • Geophila obvallata
  • Enclosed Geophila
  • Enclosed Groundcherry

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Description

Geophila obvallata (also called 'Wall-like 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 obvallata 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Geophila obvallata sub. involucrata (Hiern) Verdc.
Geophila obvallata sub. ioides (K.Schum.) Verdc.
Geophila obvallata sub. obvallata
Geophila obvallata sub. pilosa Figueiredo

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Geophila obvallata 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Geophila obvallata is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a light, well-drained soil. The plant should be kept moist until established.

Where to Find Geophila obvallata

Geophila obvallata is native to South America and can be found in the Andes mountain range.

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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