Griffinia itambensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
itambensis
ID:
769944
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ravenna
Source:
wcs
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Pl. Life 30: 70 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769277
Common Names
- Griffinia Itambensis
- Itambensis Griffinia
- Griffinia Itambensis Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Griffinia itambensis (also called Griffinia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. It is native to Brazil, and it is found in wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Griffinia itambensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Griffinia itambensis has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Griffinia itambensis can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Griffinia itambensis
Griffinia itambensis is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Bahia and Minas Gerais.
Griffinia itambensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Griffinia itambensis?
Griffinia itambensis
What is the common name of Griffinia itambensis?
Itambé Lily
What is the natural habitat of Griffinia itambensis?
Griffinia itambensis is found in dry grassland and rocky areas in Brazil
Species in the Griffinia genus
Griffinia alba, Griffinia aracensis, Griffinia arifolia, Griffinia colatinensis, Griffinia concinna, Griffinia espiritensis, Griffinia gardneriana, Griffinia hyacinthina, Griffinia ilheusiana, Griffinia intermedia, Griffinia itambensis, Griffinia liboniana, Griffinia mucurina, Griffinia nocturna, Griffinia ornata, Griffinia parviflora, Griffinia paubrasilica, Griffinia rochae, Griffinia rostrata, Griffinia angustifolia, Griffinia capixabae, Griffinia meerowiana,
Species in the Amaryllidaceae family
Acis autumnalis, Acis longifolia, Acis rosea, Acis trichophylla, Acis fabrei, Acis nicaeensis, Acis tingitana, Acis trichophylla, Acis valentina, Acis ionica, Agapanthus africanus, Agapanthus campanulatus, Agapanthus caulescens, Agapanthus coddii, Agapanthus inapertus, Agapanthus praecox, Agapanthus walshii, Allium aaseae, Allium abramsii, Allium acidoides, Allium aciphyllum, Allium acuminatum, Allium acutiflorum, Allium aegilicum, Allium affine, Allium afghanicum, Allium aflatunense, Allium agrigentinum, Allium akaka, Allium alabasicum, Allium alaicum, Allium albiflorum, Allium albotunicatum, Allium albovianum, Allium alexandrae, Allium alexeianum, Allium alibile, Allium alpinarii, Allium altaicum, Allium altissimum, Allium altyncolicum, Allium amethystinum, Allium ampeloprasum, Allium amphibolum, Allium amplectens, Allium anacoleum, Allium anatolicum, Allium anceps, Allium angulosum, Allium anisopodium,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-308022: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.