Status:
valid
Authors:
Cogn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Roy. Sci. Belgique , sér. 3, 14: 354 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427943
Common Names
- Wilbrandia glaziovii
- Glaziovii Wilbrandia
- Glazio Wilbrandia
Synonyms
- Wilbrandia glaziovii lobata Cogn. [unknown]
- Wilbrandia glaziovii subintegrifolia Cogn. [unknown]
Description
Wilbrandia glaziovii (also called Wilbrandia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bignoniaceae. It is native to Central America and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Wilbrandia glaziovii is an ornamental plant that is often used to add color and texture to gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat skin conditions and its roots being used to treat fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Wilbrandia glaziovii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, oval-shaped seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Wilbrandia glaziovii is a perennial herb that grows in moist to wet soils in open forests and woodlands. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from the soft new growth and placed in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Wilbrandia glaziovii
Wilbrandia glaziovii is native to Brazil and can be found in the rainforests of the eastern and western coasts.
Wilbrandia glaziovii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wilbrandia glaziovii?
Wilbrandia glaziovii
What type of plant is Wilbrandia glaziovii?
It is a shrub
Where is Wilbrandia glaziovii native to?
It is native to Central and South America
Species in the Wilbrandia genus
Species in the Cucurbitaceae family
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Ampelosicyos humblotii,
Ampelosicyos major,
Ampelosicyos meridionalis,
Ampelosicyos scandens,
Ampelosicyos bosseri,
Ampelosicyos leandrii,
Ampelosycios meridionalis,
Ampelosycios scandens,
Apodanthera anatuyana,
Apodanthera argentea,
Apodanthera aspera,
Apodanthera biflora,
Apodanthera bradei,
Apodanthera cinerea,
Apodanthera eriocalyx,
Apodanthera fasciculata,
Apodanthera ferreyrana,
Apodanthera glaziovii,
Apodanthera hindii,
Apodanthera hirtella,
Apodanthera laciniosa,
Apodanthera linearis,
Apodanthera mandonii,
Apodanthera mathewsii,
Apodanthera palmeri,
Apodanthera sagittifolia,
Apodanthera smilacifolia,
Apodanthera succulenta,
Apodanthera tumbeziana,
Apodanthera ulei,
Apodanthera undulata,
Apodanthera villosa,
Apodanthera weberbaueri,
Apodanthera longipedicellata,
Austrobryonia argillicola,
Austrobryonia centralis,
Austrobryonia micrantha,
Austrobryonia pilbarensis,
Baijiania borneensis,
Baijiania taiwaniana,
Baijiania decipiens,
Baijiania smitinandii,
Bambekea racemosa,
Bayabusua clarkei,