Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 4: 325 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000975540
Common Names
- Greeniopsis multiflora
- Multiflora Greeniopsis
- Greeniopsis Multiflora
Description
Greeniopsis multiflora (also called Chinese Greeniopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It has long, slender stems and small, white flowers. It grows in grassy areas, open woodlands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Greeniopsis multiflora is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and edema.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Greeniopsis multiflora 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 multiflora 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 multiflora
Greeniopsis multiflora 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,