Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulchra
ID:
747179

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ekman & O.C.Schmidt) S.A.Graham

Source:
cmp

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 97: 82 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746512



Common Names

  • Ginoria pulchra
  • Pulchra Ginoria
  • Ginoria Pulchra


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Synonyms

  • Haitia pulchra Ekman & O.C.Schmidt [unknown]

Description

Ginoria pulchra (also called Beautiful Ginoria, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ginoria pulchra is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and stomach ailments. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ginoria pulchra has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ginoria pulchra is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a rooting medium.

Where to Find Ginoria pulchra

Ginoria pulchra is native to South America and can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Ginoria pulchra FAQ

What type of soil is best for Ginoria pulchra?

Ginoria pulchra prefers moist, well-drained soils with a slightly acidic pH.

What is the best temperature for Ginoria pulchra?

Ginoria pulchra prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

How much light does Ginoria pulchra need?

Ginoria pulchra prefers partial shade to full sun.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2899815: Based on the initial data import
Shirley Ann Tousch Graham (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.A.Graham' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.
Otto Christian Schmidt (1900-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.C.Schmidt' in the authors string.