Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
glandulosa
ID:
694637

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cav.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1799

Citation Micro:
Anales Hist. Nat. 1: 37 (1799)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000693970



Common Names

  • Galphimia glandulosa
  • Glandular Galphimia
  • Glandular False Aloe


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Synonyms

  • Galphimia biglandulosa Poir. [unknown]
  • Galphimia glandulosa oblongifolia Sessé & Moc. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Galphimia glandulosa ovalifolia Sessé & Moc. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Galphimia glandulosa lanceolata DC. [unknown]
  • Thryallis glandulosa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Thryallis palmeri Rose [unknown]
  • Galphimia palmeri Rose [unknown]
  • Thryallis dasycarpa Small [unknown]
  • Malpighia biglandulosa Poir. [unknown]

Description

Galphimia glandulosa (also called Glandulosa, 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 glandulosa 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 glandulosa 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 glandulosa is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and should be about 10 cm long. The cuttings should be planted in a pot with a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Galphimia glandulosa

Galphimia glandulosa is native to Mexico and Central America.

Galphimia glandulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Galphimia glandulosa?

Galphimia glandulosa

What is the common name of Galphimia glandulosa?

Glandular Galphimia

What is the natural habitat of Galphimia glandulosa?

It is native to Mexico

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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