Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grossifibrosa
ID:
976987

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gagnep.) J.Dransf., S.K.Lee & F.N.Wei

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Principes 29: 12 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000976325

Common Names

  • Guihaia grossifibrosa
  • Grossifibrosa Guihaia
  • Grossifibrosa Plant

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Description

Guihaia grossifibrosa (also called 'Grossifibrosa', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m high. It is native to China and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Guihaia grossifibrosa is used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a landscape plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Guihaia grossifibrosa is a white or yellowish-white, tubular flower with a long, curved spur. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guihaia grossifibrosa is a terrestrial orchid native to the Solomon Islands. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground in a sheltered, shady spot. It prefers a well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a well-drained, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Guihaia grossifibrosa

Guihaia grossifibrosa is native to the Solomon Islands.

Species in the Arecaceae family

Acanthophoenix crinita, Acanthophoenix rubra, Acanthophoenix rousselii, Acoelorraphe wrightii, Acrocomia aculeata, Acrocomia crispa, Acrocomia hassleri, Acrocomia intumescens, Acrocomia totai, Acrocomia emensis, Acrocomia glaucescens, Acrocomia corumbaensi, Actinorhytis calapparia, Actinorhytis calapparia, Adonidia merrillii, Adonidia dransfieldii, Aiphanes graminifolia, Aiphanes bicornis, Aiphanes buenaventurae, Aiphanes multiplex, Aiphanes acaulis, Aiphanes chiribogensis, Aiphanes concinna, Aiphanes deltoidea, Aiphanes duquei, Aiphanes eggersii, Aiphanes erinacea, Aiphanes gelatinosa, Aiphanes grandis, Aiphanes hirsuta, Aiphanes horrida, Aiphanes killipii, Aiphanes leiostachys, Aiphanes lindeniana, Aiphanes linearis, Aiphanes macroloba, Aiphanes minima, Aiphanes parvifolia, Aiphanes pilaris, Aiphanes simplex, Aiphanes spicata, Aiphanes tricuspidata, Aiphanes truncata, Aiphanes ulei, Aiphanes verrucosa, Aiphanes weberbaueri, Aiphanes argos, Aiphanes tatama, Aiphanes gloria, Aiphanes decipiens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-93399: Based on the initial data import
John Dransfield (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Dransf.' in the authors string.
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
Shu Kang Lee (b.1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.K.Lee' in the authors string.
Fa Nan Wei (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.N.Wei' in the authors string.