Geophila speciosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 23: 466 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000972437
Common Names
- Geophila speciosa
- Showy Geophila
- Showy Groundcherry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Geophila speciosa (also called 'Showy Mouse-ear', among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 10 cm tall. It has small, white flowers with five petals and is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry grasslands, coastal dunes and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Geophila speciosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally to treat fever, cold, cough, asthma, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Geophila speciosa is a small white or pinkish-white spike, the seed is a small, black, shiny, and round, and the seedlings are small and thin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Geophila speciosa 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 speciosa
Geophila speciosa can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.
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-89673: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.