Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
congestiflora
ID:
694536

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pirani

Source:
cmp

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 144: 370 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000693869



Common Names

  • Galipea Congestiflora
  • Galipea Simplicifolia
  • Galipea Trifoliata


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Description

Galipea congestiflora (also called Congestiflora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rutaceae. It is native to South America, occurring in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Galipea congestiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make essential oils. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galipea congestiflora has yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galipea congestiflora is a small shrub that is easy to grow and propagate. It can be propagated from cuttings or from seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, it requires little maintenance and can tolerate some drought.

Where to Find Galipea congestiflora

Galipea congestiflora is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.

Galipea congestiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Galipea congestiflora?

Galipea congestiflora

What type of plant is Galipea congestiflora?

Tree

Where is Galipea congestiflora native to?

Tropical America

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

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