Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
secunda
ID:
976192

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griff.) Craib

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Fl. Siam. 2: 25 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000975530

Common Names

  • Secunda Greenea
  • Greenea secunda
  • Greenea

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Description

Greenea secunda (also called Second 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 secunda 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Greenea secunda 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 secunda is an epiphytic orchid species native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The best method of cultivation is to grow the plant in a well-draining medium such as bark chips or sphagnum moss. The plant should be kept in partial shade and watered regularly. Fertilizer should be applied every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Greenea secunda

Greenea secunda 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-92643: Based on the initial data import
William Grant Craib (1882-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craib' in the authors string.
William Griffith (1810-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griff.' in the authors string.