Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
sericea
ID:
973698

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Tirveng.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 6: 202 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000973036

Common Names

  • Glionnetia sericea
  • Sericea Glionnetia
  • Glionnetia Sericea

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Description

Glionnetia sericea (also called Silky glionnetia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, native to South America. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 10 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, ovate-lanceolate, with a serrated margin. It is found in the understory of tropical rainforest and in open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Glionnetia sericea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in dry areas. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Glionnetia sericea is a white to pale yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Glionnetia sericea can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Glionnetia sericea

Glionnetia sericea can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Species in the Glionnetia genus

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-90262: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Deva D. Tirvengadum (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tirveng.' in the authors string.