Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jasminiflora
ID:
694553

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 12(2): 97 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000693886



Common Names

  • Galipea Jasminiflora
  • Galega Esculenta
  • Galega Genistoides


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Synonyms

  • Ticorea febrifuga A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Sciuris multiflora Nees & Mart. [unknown]
  • Costa aromatica Vell. [unknown]
  • Endostephium jasminoides Turcz. [unknown]
  • Galipea arrabidae Steud. [unknown]
  • Galipea febrifuga Baill. [unknown]
  • Galipea jasminiflora febrifuga (A.St.-Hil.) Engl. [unknown]
  • Galipea jasminiflora tenuiflora Engl. [unknown]
  • Galipea multiflora (Nees & Mart.) Schult. [unknown]
  • Ticorea jasminiflora A.St.-Hil. [unknown]

Description

Galipea jasminiflora (also called Jasminiflora, 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 jasminiflora 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 jasminiflora 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 jasminiflora is a perennial shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by taking cuttings in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Galipea jasminiflora

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

Galipea jasminiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Galipea jasminiflora?

Galipea jasminiflora

What type of plant is Galipea jasminiflora?

Tree

Where is Galipea jasminiflora 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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