Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Species:
minahassae
ID:
434145

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 49: 104 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433477



Common Names

  • Gymnosiphon minahassae
  • Minahassae Gymnosiphon
  • Minahassae


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Description

Gymnosiphon minahassae (also called Minahassa Gymnosiphon, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant from the family Lentibulariaceae. It is native to the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia. It is an aquatic species, growing in shallow water or on wet rocks in streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Gymnosiphon minahassae is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gymnosiphon minahassae has small white flowers with yellow centers and a single seed in the center. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gymnosiphon minahassae can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Gymnosiphon minahassae

Gymnosiphon minahassae is native to the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Gymnosiphon minahassae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gymnosiphon minahassae?

Gymnosiphon minahassae

What are the common names of Gymnosiphon minahassae?

Minahassa Gymnosiphon

What is the natural habitat of Gymnosiphon minahassae?

Tropical rainforests

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

Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:126723-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.