Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Species:
fimbriatus
ID:
434097

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 3: 438 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433429



Common Names

  • Gymnosiphon fimbriatus
  • Fringed Gymnosiphon
  • Fimbriatus Gymnosiphon


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Description

Gymnosiphon fimbriatus (also called Fringed Gymnosiphon, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Gymnosiphon fimbriatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gymnosiphon fimbriatus is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gymnosiphon fimbriatus is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11.

Where to Find Gymnosiphon fimbriatus

Gymnosiphon fimbriatus is native to Southeast Asia and is found in Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia.

Gymnosiphon fimbriatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gymnosiphon fimbriatus?

Gymnosiphon fimbriatus

What is the natural habitat of Gymnosiphon fimbriatus?

Tropical rainforests

What are the characteristics of Gymnosiphon fimbriatus?

Gymnosiphon fimbriatus is a small, perennial herb with white or pink flowers and a creeping rhizome.

Species in the Gymnosiphon genus

Gymnosiphon affinis, Gymnosiphon aphyllus, Gymnosiphon bekensis, Gymnosiphon brachycephalus, Gymnosiphon breviflorus, Gymnosiphon capitatus, Gymnosiphon cymosus, Gymnosiphon danguyanus, Gymnosiphon divaricatus, Gymnosiphon fimbriatus, Gymnosiphon guianensis, Gymnosiphon longistylus, Gymnosiphon minahassae, Gymnosiphon minutus, Gymnosiphon neglectus, Gymnosiphon niveus, Gymnosiphon okamotoi, Gymnosiphon oliganthus, Gymnosiphon panamensis, Gymnosiphon papuanus, Gymnosiphon pauciflorus, Gymnosiphon recurvatus, Gymnosiphon refractus, Gymnosiphon sphaerocarpus, Gymnosiphon suaveolens, Gymnosiphon tenellus, Gymnosiphon usambaricus, Gymnosiphon afro-orientalis, Gymnosiphon marieae, Gymnosiphon samoritoureanus, Gymnosiphon constrictus, Gymnosiphon aphyllum, Gymnosiphon oliganthum, Gymnosiphon papuanum, Gymnosiphon pauciflorum, Gymnosiphon urbani, Gymnosiphon saccatus, Gymnosiphon philippinensis, Gymnosiphon queenslandicus, Gymnosiphon syceorosensis, Gymnosiphon mayottensis,

Species in the Burmanniaceae family

Afrothismia baerae, Afrothismia foertheriana, Afrothismia gesnerioides, Afrothismia insignis, Afrothismia pachyantha, Afrothismia saingei, Afrothismia winkleri, Afrothismia hydra, Afrothismia korupensis, Afrothismia mhoroana, Afrothismia amietii, Afrothismia zambesiaca, Afrothismia fungiformis, Afrothismia pusilla, Afrothismia kupensis, Apteria aphylla, Burmannia alba, Burmannia aprica, Burmannia australis, Burmannia bicolor, Burmannia bifaria, Burmannia biflora, Burmannia candelabrum, Burmannia candida, Burmannia capitata, Burmannia championii, Burmannia chinensis, Burmannia cochinchinensis, Burmannia coelestis, Burmannia compacta, Burmannia connata, Burmannia cryptopetala, Burmannia damazii, Burmannia dasyantha, Burmannia disticha, Burmannia engganensis, Burmannia filamentosa, Burmannia flava, Burmannia foliosa, Burmannia geelvinkiana, Burmannia gracilis, Burmannia grandiflora, Burmannia hexaptera, Burmannia indica, Burmannia itoana, Burmannia jonkeri, Burmannia juncea, Burmannia kalbreyeri, Burmannia larseniana, Burmannia latialata,

References

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:115823-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.