Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
garciana
ID:
1317288

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ormerod

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 18: 44 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329742





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Description

Crossoglossa garciana (also called Garcian Crossoglossa, among many other common names) is a shrub that can reach up to 2 meters in height. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Crossoglossa garciana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It is also used as a food source for fish and other aquatic animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crossoglossa garciana has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crossoglossa garciana is a perennial shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Crossoglossa garciana

Crossoglossa garciana is native to tropical Africa and Asia.

Crossoglossa garciana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crossoglossa garciana?

Crossoglossa garciana

Where is Crossoglossa garciana found?

Crossoglossa garciana is found in Ecuador.

What is the natural habitat of Crossoglossa garciana?

The natural habitat of Crossoglossa garciana is humid montane forests.

Species in the Crossoglossa genus

Crossoglossa kalbreyeriana, Crossoglossa longissima, Crossoglossa acuminatissima, Crossoglossa exigua, Crossoglossa sotoana, Crossoglossa aurantilineata, Crossoglossa barfodii, Crossoglossa bifida, Crossoglossa blephariglottis, Crossoglossa boylei, Crossoglossa caulescens, Crossoglossa dalessandroi, Crossoglossa dalstroemii, Crossoglossa dodsonii, Crossoglossa elliptica, Crossoglossa eustachys, Crossoglossa fratrum, Crossoglossa hirtzii, Crossoglossa liparidoides, Crossoglossa nanegalensis, Crossoglossa neirynckiana, Crossoglossa pichinchae, Crossoglossa polyblephara, Crossoglossa steinii, Crossoglossa tipuloides, Crossoglossa topoensis, Crossoglossa chocoensis, Crossoglossa garciana, Crossoglossa harlingii, Crossoglossa santamartana, Crossoglossa tillettii, Crossoglossa frontinoensis, Crossoglossa arevaloi, Crossoglossa cuatrecasasii, Crossoglossa epiphytica, Crossoglossa gentryi, Crossoglossa guariniae, Crossoglossa longicaulis, Crossoglossa palaciosii, Crossoglossa pandurilabia, Crossoglossa zarucchii, Crossoglossa boekeana, Crossoglossa dressleri, Crossoglossa kolanowskae, Crossoglossa oliveirae, Crossoglossa pellucida, Crossoglossa sprucei, Crossoglossa tetraphylla,

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,

References

Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.