Status:
valid
Authors:
Campos-Rocha & M.Peixoto
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 344(3): 229. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001319100
Common Names
- Griffinia meerowiana
- Meerowiana
- Griffinia
Description
Griffinia meerowiana (also called Meerow's Griffinia, among many other common names) is a species of bulbous plant found in Brazil. It is a terrestrial plant with a single, erect stem that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is found in the Atlantic Forest biome in the states of Rio de Janeiro and Espírito Santo, growing in humid and shady areas, such as in the understory of the forest.
Uses & Benefits
Griffinia meerowiana is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Griffinia meerowiana has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Griffinia meerowiana is a small shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.
Where to Find Griffinia meerowiana
Griffinia meerowiana can be found in the Atlantic forest of Brazil.
Griffinia meerowiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Griffinia meerowiana?
Griffinia meerowiana
What is the family of Griffinia meerowiana?
Velloziaceae
What is the habitat of Griffinia meerowiana?
Dry rocky areas
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,