Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
wercklei
ID:
1335234

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) Salazar & R.Jiménez

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 41: 835 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347688



Common Names

  • Greenwoodiella wercklei
  • Wercklei Greenwoodiella
  • Greenwoodiella wercklei


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Description

Greenwoodiella wercklei (also called Wercklei, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist montane forests and grasslands at elevations of 2,000-3,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Greenwoodiella wercklei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Greenwoodiella wercklei has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Greenwoodiella wercklei is a shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a potting mix with good drainage. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Greenwoodiella wercklei

Greenwoodiella wercklei is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, desert-like habitats.

Greenwoodiella wercklei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Greenwoodiella wercklei?

Greenwoodiella wercklei

What is the common name of Greenwoodiella wercklei?

Werckle's Greenwoodiella

Where is Greenwoodiella wercklei native to?

Central America

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

Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Gerardo A. Salazar (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salazar' in the authors string.
Rolando Jiménez Machorro (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Jiménez' in the authors string.