Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
gehrtii
ID:
801649

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hoehne

Source:
wcs

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Arq. Bot. Estado São Paulo , n.s., f.m., 1: 43 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000800983



Common Names

  • Capanemia gehrtii
  • Gehrt's Capanemia
  • Gehrt's Torch Ginger


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Description

Capanemia gehrtii (also called Gehrt's Capanemia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces blue flowers. It is found in moist habitats, such as meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Capanemia gehrtii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Capanemia gehrtii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Capanemia gehrtii is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 1.5m in height and has large, bright green leaves. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the rootstock or by cuttings. It is also possible to propagate from seed, although this is not as reliable.

Where to Find Capanemia gehrtii

Capanemia gehrtii can be found in Brazil.

Capanemia gehrtii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Capanemia gehrtii?

Capanemia gehrtii

What is the common name of Capanemia gehrtii?

Gehrt's Capanemia

What is the natural habitat of Capanemia gehrtii?

It is native to Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

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