Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
americana
ID:
703970

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1760

Citation Micro:
Enum. Syst. Pl. : 5 (1760)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000703303



Common Names

  • Ginoria americana
  • Americana Ginoria
  • Ginoria


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Description

Ginoria americana (also called American ginoria, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has a slender stem with narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Ginoria americana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat ailments such as fever and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ginoria americana var. spinosa (Griseb.) S.A.Graham

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ginoria americana has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ginoria americana is a species of shrub native to the Americas. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers partial shade and grows best in well-drained, nutrient-rich soils. It is tolerant of drought and can tolerate occasional flooding.

Where to Find Ginoria americana

Ginoria americana is native to the Caribbean region and can be found in dry, sandy habitats. It is also found in parts of Central and South America.

Ginoria americana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ginoria americana?

Ginoria americana

What is the common name of Ginoria americana?

American Ginoria

What is the natural habitat of Ginoria americana?

Ginoria americana is found in dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands in California.

Species in the Lythraceae family

Adenaria floribunda, Ammannia aegyptiaca, Ammannia alternifolia, Ammannia anagalloides, Ammannia aspera, Ammannia auriculata, Ammannia baccifera, Ammannia coccinea, Ammannia cordata, Ammannia crassicaulis, Ammannia crinipes, Ammannia debilis, Ammannia desertorum, Ammannia dodecandra, Ammannia elata, Ammannia gracilis, Ammannia latifolia, Ammannia linearipetala, Ammannia loandensis, Ammannia multiflora, Ammannia myriophylloides, Ammannia nagpurensis, Ammannia octandra, Ammannia passerinoides, Ammannia prieuriana, Ammannia prostrata, Ammannia quadriciliata, Ammannia robusta, Ammannia sarcophylla, Ammannia schaeferi, Ammannia senegalensis, Ammannia triflora, Ammannia uniflora, Ammannia urceolata, Ammannia verticillata, Ammannia wormskioldii, Ammannia calcicola, Ammannia heterophylla, Ammannia pauciramosa, Ammannia pubescens, Ammannia praetermissa, Ammannia andongensis, Ammannia angolensis, Ammannia angustifolia, Ammannia arnhemica, Ammannia aurita, Ammannia baumii, Ammannia bequaertii, Ammannia brevistyla, Ammannia burttii,