Grosourdya nitida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nitida
ID:
1326462
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Seidenf.) Kocyan & Schuit.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 161: 66 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338916
Common Names
- Grosourdya nitida
- Shiny Grosourdya
- Shiny Grosourdya Vine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Grosourdya nitida (also called shining 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 nitida 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 nitida 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 nitida is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Grosourdya nitida
Grosourdya nitida can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, from India to Indonesia.
Grosourdya nitida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Grosourdya nitida?
Grosourdya nitida
What is the common name of Grosourdya nitida?
Shiny Grosourdya
What is the habitat of Grosourdya nitida?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, such as rainforests and woodlands
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
Gunnar Seidenfaden (1908-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seidenf.' 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:77138155-1: Based on the initial data import