Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
meiantha
ID:
705883

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Donn.Sm.) Burret

Source:
cmp

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 9: 815 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000705216



Common Names

  • Goethalsia meiantha
  • Goethalsia
  • Meiantha Goethalsia


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Synonyms

  • Luehea meiantha Donn.Sm. [unknown]
  • Goethalsia isthmica Pittier [unknown]

Description

Goethalsia meiantha (also called Neoregelia meiantha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Goethalsia meiantha is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a laxative, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Goethalsia meiantha has white flowers with yellow centres, small seeds and seedlings that are greyish-green in colour.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Goethalsia meiantha is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in autumn in a cold frame and planted out in spring. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Goethalsia meiantha

Goethalsia meiantha can be found in South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Goethalsia meiantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Goethalsia meiantha?

Goethalsia meiantha

What type of plant is Goethalsia meiantha?

It is a perennial herb

Where does Goethalsia meiantha grow?

It is native to South America

Species in the Goethalsia genus

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2828328: Based on the initial data import
John Donnell Smith (1829-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donn.Sm.' in the authors string.
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.