Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glabra
ID:
703978

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Cub. : 106 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000703311



Common Names

  • Ginoria glabra
  • Glabra Ginoria
  • Ginoria


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Synonyms

  • Ginoria montana Britton & P.Wilson [unknown]

Description

Ginoria glabra (also called smooth 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 glabra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ginoria glabra is a white, five-petaled star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ginoria glabra can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Ginoria glabra

Ginoria glabra 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 glabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ginoria glabra?

Ginoria glabra

What is the common name of Ginoria glabra?

Smooth Ginoria

What is the natural habitat of Ginoria glabra?

Ginoria glabra 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,

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