Gingidia algens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell.) J.W.Dawson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Contr. Herb. Austral. 23: 1 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000703255
Common Names
- Gingidia algens
- Algens Gingidia
- Gingidia
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- Seseli algens F.Muell. [unknown]
Description
Gingidia algens (also called alga gingidia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to South America and grows in forests and woodlands. It has ovate leaves and produces small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Gingidia algens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat ailments such as fever and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gingidia algens has yellow flowers, small black seeds and small seedlings with thin stems and long, narrow leaves.
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Gingidia algens can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained seedbed. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist until the plants become established.
Where to Find Gingidia algens
Gingidia algens is native to Australia. It can be found in coastal and subcoastal areas.
Gingidia algens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gingidia algens?
Gingidia algens
What is the natural habitat of Gingidia algens?
Tropical rainforests of South America
What are the common names of Gingidia algens?
Algens Gingidia
Species in the Gingidia genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2826041: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
John Wyndham Dawson (1928-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.W.Dawson' in the authors string.