Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
694620

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Bot. Voy. Sulphur : 9 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000693953



Common Names

  • Galphimia angustifolia
  • Narrow-leaved Galphimia
  • Narrow-leaved False Aloe


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Synonyms

  • Galphimia linifolia A.Gray [unknown]
  • Galphimia linifolia oblongifolia A.Gray [unknown]
  • Galphimia angustifolia oblongifolia (A.Gray) S.Watson [unknown]
  • Galphimia angustifolia ovalifolia Arènes [unknown]
  • Thryallis angustifolia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Thryallis linifolia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Thryallis angustifolia oblongifolia (A.Gray) Vail [unknown]

Description

Galphimia angustifolia (also called Angustifolia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malpighiaceae. It is native to South America, occurring in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Galphimia angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for carpentry and furniture making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galphimia angustifolia has small, yellow, tubular flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galphimia angustifolia is a perennial shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by taking cuttings in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Galphimia angustifolia

Galphimia angustifolia is native to Mexico and Central America.

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

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