Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
corymbosa
ID:
976181

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jack) Voigt

Source:
wcs

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Hort. Suburb. Calcutt. : 385 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000975519

Common Names

  • Corymbosa Greenea
  • Greenea corymbosa
  • Greenea

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Description

Greenea corymbosa (also called Corymbose Greenea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to India. It has small, bright green leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Greenea corymbosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Greenea corymbosa var. longicalyx (Craib) Tange
Greenea corymbosa var. oblonga (Craib) Tange
Greenea corymbosa var. siamensis (Craib) Tange
Greenea corymbosa var. corymbosa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Greenea corymbosa has white, star-shaped flowers with a short, curved spur. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Greenea corymbosa is an epiphytic orchid native to Madagascar. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and bright, indirect light. It should be kept moist but not wet, and fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Greenea corymbosa

Greenea corymbosa is native to India.

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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