Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
turcica
ID:
705880

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yıld.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Ot Sist. Bot. Dergisi 6(2): 2 (1999 publ. 2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000705213

Common Names

  • Goerkemia turcica
  • Turkish Goerkemia
  • Turcica Goerkemia

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Description

Goerkemia turcica (also called Neoregelia turcica, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Goerkemia turcica is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a laxative, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Goerkemia turcica has white flowers with yellow centres, small seeds and seedlings that are greyish-green in colour.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Goerkemia turcica is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in autumn in a cold frame and planted out in spring. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Goerkemia turcica

Goerkemia turcica can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Turkey, Greece, and Italy.

Goerkemia turcica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Goerkemia turcica?

Goerkemia turcica

What is the common name of Goerkemia turcica?

Turkish Begonia

What is the natural habitat of Goerkemia turcica?

It is native to Turkey

Species in the Goerkemia genus

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References