Plagiogyria glauca - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glauca
ID:
1245323
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Blume) Mett.
Source:
tro
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
Plagiog. 9: n.3. 1858 ; & Chr. 175. NPfl. 282
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001244661
Common Names
- Plagiogyria glauca
- Glaucous Plagiogyria
- Plagiogyria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Plagiogyria glauca (also called Glaucous Plagiogyria, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It grows in moist, shady places and has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The leaves are lance-shaped and have a toothed margin.
Uses & Benefits
Plagiogyria glauca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used as a groundcover in rock gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Plagiogyria glauca has small, yellow flowers with a yellow centre. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and thin with oval-shaped leaves.
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Plagiogyria glauca is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is a low-maintenance plant that can tolerate drought and is rarely affected by pests or diseases.
Where to Find Plagiogyria glauca
Plagiogyria glauca is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Plagiogyria glauca FAQ
What are the common names of Plagiogyria glauca?
Blue Plagiogyria
What is the growth habit of Plagiogyria glauca?
It is an erect, clump-forming perennial.
What is the best soil type for Plagiogyria glauca?
It prefers well-drained, sandy soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5.
Species in the Plagiogyria genus
Plagiogyria neointermedia, Plagiogyria wakabae, Plagiogyria euphlebia, Plagiogyria japonica, Plagiogyria matsumureana, Plagiogyria pectinata, Plagiogyria koidzumii, Plagiogyria stenoptera, Plagiogyria assurgens, Plagiogyria adnata, Plagiogyria pycnophylla, Plagiogyria falcata, Plagiogyria glauca, Plagiogyria egenolfioides,
Species in the Plagiogyriaceae family
Plagiogyria neointermedia, Plagiogyria wakabae, Plagiogyria euphlebia, Plagiogyria japonica, Plagiogyria matsumureana, Plagiogyria pectinata, Plagiogyria koidzumii, Plagiogyria stenoptera, Plagiogyria assurgens, Plagiogyria adnata, Plagiogyria pycnophylla, Plagiogyria falcata, Plagiogyria glauca, Plagiogyria egenolfioides,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50129665: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Georg Heinrich Mettenius (1823-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mett.' in the authors string.