Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
grewioides
ID:
480681

Status:
valid

Authors:
Welw. ex Mast.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 2: 505 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480013



Common Names

  • Grewia Passion Flower
  • Grewia Vine
  • Grewia Passionvine


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Synonyms

  • Paropsia bequaertii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Paropsia dewevrei De Wild. & T.Durand [unknown]
  • Paropsia grewioides grewioides [unknown]

Description

Paropsia grewioides (also called Grewia Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is an epiphytic or lithophytic plant that grows in humid, shady habitats such as rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Paropsia grewioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its fruits are edible.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Paropsia grewioides sub. grewioides

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paropsia grewioides has white, five-petaled flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have two seed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paropsia grewioides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers moist, acidic soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Paropsia grewioides

Paropsia grewioides can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Paropsia grewioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paropsia grewioides?

Paropsia grewioides

What is the common name of Paropsia grewioides?

Grewia Paropsia

Where is Paropsia grewioides found?

Paropsia grewioides is found in the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Species in the Passifloraceae family

Adenia kigogoensis, Adenia litoralis, Adenia mcdadeana, Adenia metamorpha, Adenia stylosa, Adenia aculeata, Adenia acuta, Adenia adenifera, Adenia antongilliana, Adenia ballyi, Adenia banaensis, Adenia bequaertii, Adenia boivinii, Adenia cardiophylla, Adenia cissampeloides, Adenia cladosepala, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia crassa, Adenia cynanchifolia, Adenia densiflora, Adenia digitata, Adenia dinklagei, Adenia dolichosiphon, Adenia ecirrosa, Adenia elegans, Adenia ellenbeckii, Adenia epigea, Adenia erecta, Adenia fasciculata, Adenia fernandesiana, Adenia firingalavensis, Adenia fruticosa, Adenia gedoensis, Adenia glauca, Adenia globosa, Adenia globosa, Adenia goetzei, Adenia gracilis, Adenia guineensis, Adenia gummifera, Adenia hastata, Adenia heterophylla, Adenia hondala, Adenia huillensis, Adenia inermis, Adenia isaloensis, Adenia karibaensis, Adenia keramanthus, Adenia kinabaluensis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2559982: Based on the initial data import
Maxwell Tylden Masters (1833-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mast.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.