Grosourdya leytensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leytensis
ID:
1326458
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ames) Kocyan & Schuit.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 161: 65 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338912
Common Names
- Grosourdya leytensis
- Grosourdya
- Leytensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Grosourdya leytensis (also called Leyte grosourdya, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 4m tall. It is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Grosourdya leytensis 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 leytensis is white, with a yellow lip, and has a pleasant scent. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Grosourdya leytensis 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 leytensis
Grosourdya leytensis can be found in the tropical forests of Central America, from Mexico to Panama.
Grosourdya leytensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Grosourdya leytensis?
Grosourdya leytensis
What are the common names of Grosourdya leytensis?
Coralberry, Coralberry Bush
What is the growth habit of Grosourdya leytensis?
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,
References
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.
André Schuiteman (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schuit.' in the authors string.
Alexander Kocyan (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kocyan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77138151-1: Based on the initial data import