Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
globosa
ID:
327655

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Fl. Saxon. : 87 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000326987

Common Names

  • Traunsteinera globosa
  • Globose Traunsteinera
  • Globose Traunstein

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Synonyms

  • Nigritella globosa Rchb. [unknown]
  • Orchis globosa L. [unknown]
  • Orchis globosa major Schur [unknown]
  • Orchis halleri Crantz [unknown]
  • Orchites globosus Schur [unknown]
  • Traunsteinera globosa gracilis (Schur) E.G.Camus [unknown]
  • Orchis globosa gracilis Schur [unknown]
  • Orchis globosa angustifolia Zapal. [unknown]
  • Traunsteinera globosa prutica (Zapal.) Soó [unknown]
  • Traunsteinera globosa major (Schur) E.G.Camus [unknown]
  • Orchis globosa prutica Zapal. [unknown]
  • Orchis globosa dentifera Zapal. [unknown]
  • Traunsteinera globosa dentifera (Zapal.) Soó [unknown]
  • Orchis globosa albiflora Schur [unknown]
  • Traunsteinera globosa major (Schur) Beldie [unknown]

Description

Traunsteinera globosa (also called Globe Traunsteinera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to Central America and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Traunsteinera globosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Traunsteinera globosa is a small, yellowish-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Traunsteinera globosa is an evergreen shrub. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. The cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil in a sunny position.

Where to Find Traunsteinera globosa

Traunsteinera globosa is native to Central America, particularly in Mexico and Guatemala. It is found in moist, open areas.

Traunsteinera globosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Traunsteinera globosa?

Traunsteinera globosa

What is the common name of Traunsteinera globosa?

Globose Traunsteinera

What is the natural habitat of Traunsteinera globosa?

Tropical and subtropical dry forests

Species in the Traunsteinera genus

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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