Galipea maxima - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pirani & Kallunki
Source:
cmp
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 59: 343 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509282
Common Names
- Maxima Galipea
- Galipea maxima
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Galipea maxima (also called Large Galipea, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with leathery, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to South America, and is found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Galipea maxima is used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a flavoring agent in food. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as headaches, colds, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Galipea maxima are small and yellow in color. The fruits are small, round, and yellow in color. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves and a reddish-brown stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Galipea maxima is a tropical tree that is native to South America. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, humid environment and the cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Galipea maxima
Galipea maxima can be found in Mexico.
Galipea maxima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Galipea maxima?
Galipea maxima
What is the family of Galipea maxima?
Rutaceae
What is the common name of Galipea maxima?
Maxima galipea
Species in the Galipea genus
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2607171: Based on the initial data import
José Rubens Pirani (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pirani' in the authors string.
Jacquelyn Ann Kallunki (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kallunki' in the authors string.