Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
grandiflorum
ID:
1238150

Status:
valid

Authors:
Romanczuk & Boelcke

Source:
tro

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Hickenia 1: 301 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001237488



Common Names

  • Polypsecadium grandiflorum
  • Grandiflorum Polypsecadium
  • Polypsecadium


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Description

Polypsecadium grandiflorum (also called 'Large-flowered Polypsecadium', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to Colombia. It is found in moist deciduous forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Polypsecadium grandiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polypsecadium grandiflorum is a white to yellowish-green, small, tubular flower with a short, curved spur. The seed is a small, ovoid, dark brown to black, and the seedling has two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polypsecadium grandiflorum is a perennial evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Polypsecadium grandiflorum

Polypsecadium grandiflorum is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru.

Polypsecadium grandiflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polypsecadium grandiflorum?

Polypsecadium grandiflorum

What is the common name of Polypsecadium grandiflorum?

Large-flowered Polypsecadium

What is the natural habitat of Polypsecadium grandiflorum?

Tropical rainforests

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50094773: Based on the initial data import
Osvaldo Boelcke (1920-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boelcke' in the authors string.
M.C. Romanczuk: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Romanczuk' in the authors string.