Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
gibbosa
ID:
941793

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pax & K.Hoffm.) Emmerich

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Arq. Mus. Nac. Rio de Janeiro 56: 93 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000941131



Common Names

  • Algernonia Gibbosa
  • Gibbosa Algernonia
  • Gibbosa Algernonia


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Description

Algernonia gibbosa (also called Gibbous Algernonia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical regions of the world. It grows up to 1.5 m tall and has oval-shaped leaves that are green to yellow in color. The flowers are small and yellowish-green in color. It is found in tropical forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Algernonia gibbosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Algernonia gibbosa has small, white flowers with yellowish-green tips. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Algernonia gibbosa is a species of flowering plant native to Brazil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Algernonia gibbosa

Algernonia gibbosa is native to South America and can be found in the wild in the countries of Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-5960: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.
Käthe Hoffmann (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Hoffm.' in the authors string.
Margarete Emmerich (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Emmerich' in the authors string.