Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
guyanensis
ID:
977410

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 32: 102 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000976748



Common Names

  • Gymnanthes guyanensis
  • Guyanese Gymnanthes
  • Gymnanthes guyanensis


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Description

Gymnanthes guyanensis (also called Guyanese Gymnanthes, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to South America and is found in lowland and hill dipterocarp forests. It has white flowers and grows to a height of 0.3-1.5 m.

Uses & Benefits

Gymnanthes guyanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gymnanthes guyanensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a dark green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gymnanthes guyanensis is an orchid native to Central and South America. It can be cultivated in a well-draining, humus-rich potting mix, such as a combination of bark, peat, and perlite. It prefers bright, indirect light and temperatures between 60-80°F (15-27°C). Water regularly, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Propagation is done through division of the mature clumps.

Where to Find Gymnanthes guyanensis

Gymnanthes guyanensis is native to Guyana.

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,

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