Status:
valid
Authors:
Popovkin & Struwe
Source:
tro
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 6: 49 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042178
Common Names
- Spigelia genuflexa
- Genuflexa Spigelia
- Bent-down Spigelia
Description
Spigelia genuflexa (also called Bent Spigelia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with pink flowers and bent stems. It is native to South America and typically grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Spigelia genuflexa is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Spigelia genuflexa has a white spathe and a yellow spadix. Seeds: The seeds are small, black, and round. Seedlings: The seedlings have two, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Spigelia genuflexa is a small, evergreen shrub native to India. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny spot and kept moist. Once established, Spigelia genuflexa requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Spigelia genuflexa
Spigelia genuflexa can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India and Sri Lanka.
Species in the Spigelia genus
Spigelia paraguayensis,
Spigelia palmeri,
Spigelia nicotianiflora,
Spigelia mexicana,
Spigelia polystachya,
Spigelia hamelioides,
Spigelia guianensis,
Spigelia longiflora,
Spigelia humboldtiana,
Spigelia kleinii,
Spigelia anthelmia,
Spigelia aenea,
Spigelia cremnophila,
Spigelia caaguazuensis,
Spigelia cipoensis,
Spigelia chocoensis,
Spigelia colimensis,
Spigelia megapotamica,
Spigelia queretarensis,
Spigelia amazonica,
Spigelia schultesii,
Spigelia genuflexa,
Spigelia alabamensis,
Spigelia aceifolia,
Spigelia amplexicaulis,
Spigelia beccabungoides,
Spigelia carnosa,
Spigelia cascatensis,
Spigelia catarinensis,
Spigelia heliotropoides,
Spigelia herzogiana,
Spigelia paraguariensis,
Spigelia persicarioides,
Spigelia pygmaea,
Spigelia ramosa,
Spigelia reitzii,
Spigelia riedeliana,
Spigelia rojasiana,
Spigelia tetraptera,
Spigelia valenzuelae,
Spigelia vestita,
Spigelia flemmingiana,
Spigelia hedyotidea,
Spigelia macrophylla,
Spigelia martiana,
Spigelia pedunculata,
Spigelia pusilla,
Spigelia scabrella,
Spigelia sellowiana,
Spigelia spartioides,
Species in the Loganiaceae family
Antonia ovata,
Bonyunia antoniifolia,
Bonyunia aquatica,
Bonyunia minor,
Bonyunia superba,
Bonyunia venusta,
Bonyunia spectabilis,
Bonyunia excelsa,
Bonyunia magnifica,
Bonyunia nobilis,
Bonyunia pulchra,
Gardneria angustifolia,
Gardneria lanceolata,
Gardneria multiflora,
Gardneria nutans,
Gardneria ovata,
Geniostoma angustifolium,
Geniostoma antherotrichum,
Geniostoma balansanum,
Geniostoma biseriale,
Geniostoma borbonicum,
Geniostoma calcicola,
Geniostoma celastrineum,
Geniostoma clavatum,
Geniostoma cyrtandrae,
Geniostoma densiflora,
Geniostoma erythrosperma,
Geniostoma fagraeoides,
Geniostoma gagnae,
Geniostoma glaucescens,
Geniostoma grandifolium,
Geniostoma huttonii,
Geniostoma leenhoutsii,
Geniostoma macrophyllum,
Geniostoma mooreanum,
Geniostoma novae-caledoniae,
Geniostoma pedunculatum,
Geniostoma petiolosum,
Geniostoma randianum,
Geniostoma rapense,
Geniostoma rarotongensis,
Geniostoma remyana,
Geniostoma rupestre,
Geniostoma stipulare,
Geniostoma sykesii,
Geniostoma trichostylum,
Geniostoma umbellatum,
Geniostoma vestitum,
Geniostoma weinlandii,
Geniostoma imbricatum,