Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
speciosa
ID:
973307

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 141: 160 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000972645



Common Names

  • Gillespiea speciosa
  • Speciosa Gillespiea
  • Gillespiea Speciosa


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Description

Gillespiea speciosa (also called Showy Gillespiea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical regions of the Americas. It has a dense, spreading crown and grows up to 8 m tall. It is found in moist forests, open woodlands, and along rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Gillespiea speciosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gillespiea speciosa is a small yellow or orange spike, the seed is a small, black, shiny, and round, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gillespiea speciosa is an evergreen shrub that can reach a height of up to 4 m. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Layering can be done by bending a low-growing branch to the ground and covering it with soil. The branch will then root and can be cut off from the parent plant and transplanted.

Where to Find Gillespiea speciosa

Gillespiea speciosa is native to India and is found in the western ghats. It can be found in moist deciduous and evergreen forests.

Species in the Gillespiea genus

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References