Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 17: 319 (1920 publ. 1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000975538
Common Names
- Greeniopsis euphlebia
- Euphlebia Greeniopsis
- Greeniopsis Euphlebia
Description
Greeniopsis euphlebia (also called Euphlebia Greeniopsis, 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
Greeniopsis euphlebia 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
Greeniopsis euphlebia 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Greeniopsis euphlebia can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and given plenty of light.
Where to Find Greeniopsis euphlebia
Greeniopsis euphlebia is native to India.
Species in the Greeniopsis 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,