Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
malacophylla
ID:
1306641

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Harley & J.F.B.Pastore

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 58: 23 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001319095



Common Names

  • Gymneia malacophylla
  • Malacophylla
  • Gymneia


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Description

Gymneia malacophylla (also called Soft-Leaved Gymneia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub found in Brazil. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is found in the Atlantic Forest biome in the states of Rio de Janeiro and Espírito Santo, growing in humid and shady areas, such as in the understory of the forest.

Uses & Benefits

Gymneia malacophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in aquariums and terrariums as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gymneia malacophylla has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gymneia malacophylla is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be kept in a moist, well-drained soil mix until the plants are established.

Where to Find Gymneia malacophylla

Gymneia malacophylla is native to Brazil.

Gymneia malacophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gymneia malacophylla?

Gymneia malacophylla

What is the family of Gymneia malacophylla?

Velloziaceae

What is the habitat of Gymneia malacophylla?

Dry rocky areas

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Raymond Mervyn Harley (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harley' in the authors string.
José Floriano Barêa Pastore (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.B.Pastore' in the authors string.