Status:
valid
Authors:
Wurdack
Source:
tro
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 14: 266 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277918
Common Names
- Graffenrieda sipapoana
- Graffenrieda
- Sipapoana
Description
Graffenrieda sipapoana (also called Sipapo Graffenrieda, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant that is native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It has a single stem with lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It is found in open areas, especially in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Graffenrieda sipapoana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Graffenrieda sipapoana is a small, white, fluffy flower. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Graffenrieda sipapoana is a small shrub that can reach up to 2 m (6.5 ft) in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium.
Where to Find Graffenrieda sipapoana
Graffenrieda sipapoana is native to Venezuela and can be found in tropical forests.
Graffenrieda sipapoana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Graffenrieda sipapoana?
Graffenrieda sipapoana
What is the common name of Graffenrieda sipapoana?
Graffenrieda
What is the family of Graffenrieda sipapoana?
Asteraceae
Species in the Graffenrieda genus
Graffenrieda glandulosa,
Graffenrieda comostegioides,
Graffenrieda gracilis,
Graffenrieda obliqua,
Graffenrieda anomala,
Graffenrieda caryophyllea,
Graffenrieda emarginata,
Graffenrieda fantastica,
Graffenrieda foliosa,
Graffenrieda intermedia,
Graffenrieda laurina,
Graffenrieda limbata,
Graffenrieda miconioides,
Graffenrieda moritziana,
Graffenrieda patens,
Graffenrieda rupestris,
Graffenrieda sessilifolia,
Graffenrieda weddellii,
Graffenrieda cinna,
Graffenrieda trichanthera,
Graffenrieda bella,
Graffenrieda galeottii,
Graffenrieda micrantha,
Graffenrieda grandifolia,
Graffenrieda gentlei,
Graffenrieda rotundifolia,
Graffenrieda cucullata,
Graffenrieda uribei,
Graffenrieda calyptrelloides,
Graffenrieda robusta,
Graffenrieda tristis,
Graffenrieda fruticosa,
Graffenrieda rufa,
Graffenrieda steyermarkii,
Graffenrieda versicolor,
Graffenrieda hitchcockii,
Graffenrieda polymera,
Graffenrieda latifolia,
Graffenrieda phoenicea,
Graffenrieda harlingii,
Graffenrieda colombiana,
Graffenrieda scandens,
Graffenrieda santamartensis,
Graffenrieda irwinii,
Graffenrieda caudata,
Graffenrieda moaensis,
Graffenrieda tamana,
Graffenrieda reticulata,
Graffenrieda kralii,
Graffenrieda jauana,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei,
Acanthella pulchra,
Acanthella conferta,
Aciotis polystachya,
Aciotis purpurascens,
Aciotis acuminifolia,
Aciotis annua,
Aciotis rubricaulis,
Aciotis cordata,
Aciotis indecora,
Aciotis paludosa,
Aciotis circaeoides,
Aciotis ornata,
Aciotis circaeifolia,
Aciotis wurdackiana,
Aciotis olivieriana,
Aciotis ferreirana,
Aciotis viscida,
Aciotis pendulifolia,
Aciotis brachybotria,
Acisanthera pulchella,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera boliviensis,
Acisanthera variabilis,
Acisanthera uniflora,
Acisanthera alsinaefolia,
Acisanthera paraguayensis,
Acisanthera alata,
Acisanthera hedyotoidea,
Acisanthera glazioviana,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera ayangannae,
Acisanthera divaricata,
Adelobotrys ciliatus,
Adelobotrys atlanticus,
Adelobotrys adscendens,
Adelobotrys barbatus,
Adelobotrys ciliata,
Adelobotrys macrophylla,
Adelobotrys praetexta,
Adelobotrys tessmannii,
Adelobotrys boissieriana,
Adelobotrys fuscescens,
Adelobotrys macrantha,
Adelobotrys rotundifolius,
Adelobotrys subsessilis,
Adelobotrys jefensis,
Adelobotrys linearifolia,
Adelobotrys ayangannensis,
Adelobotrys scandens,