Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schltr.) Kocyan & Schuit.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 161: 65 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338908
Common Names
- Grosourdya bigibba
- Grosourdya
- Bigibba
Description
Grosourdya bigibba (also called Bigibba Grosourdya, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It has oval leaves with serrated edges and small yellow flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Grosourdya bigibba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, containers, and rock gardens. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Grosourdya bigibba is white, with a yellow lip, and has a pleasant scent. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Grosourdya bigibba can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Grosourdya bigibba
Grosourdya bigibba is found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Grosourdya bigibba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Grosourdya bigibba?
Grosourdya bigibba
What are the common names of Grosourdya bigibba?
Coralberry, Coralberry Bush
What is the growth habit of Grosourdya bigibba?
It is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall.
Species in the Grosourdya genus
Grosourdya urunensis,
Grosourdya bicornuta,
Grosourdya appendiculata,
Grosourdya callifera,
Grosourdya emarginata,
Grosourdya incurvicalcar,
Grosourdya minutiflora,
Grosourdya muscosa,
Grosourdya pulvinifera,
Grosourdya quinquelobata,
Grosourdya tripercus,
Grosourdya zollingeri,
Grosourdya bigibba,
Grosourdya ciliata,
Grosourdya decipiens,
Grosourdya fasciculata,
Grosourdya leytensis,
Grosourdya lobata,
Grosourdya mindanaensis,
Grosourdya myosurus,
Grosourdya nitida,
Grosourdya milneri,
Grosourdya vietnamica,
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,