Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
fascifera
ID:
976249

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Flora 69: 551 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000975587



Common Names

  • Grobya fascifera
  • Fascifera Grobya
  • Grobya Fascifera


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Description

Grobya fascifera (also called 'Coral Bells', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of South America. It has a creeping habit and is characterized by its small, bright green leaves and its small, bell-shaped flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as forests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Grobya fascifera is used in traditional medicine, as an ornamental plant, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White, tubular flowers with a yellow throat. Seed: Small, black, round seeds. Seedlings: Small, green leaves with white veins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Grobya fascifera can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be dug up and divided into smaller clumps, then replanted.

Where to Find Grobya fascifera

Grobya fascifera can be found in Central America, including Costa Rica, Panama, and Nicaragua.

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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