Status:
valid
Authors:
T.S.Elias
Source:
cmp
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 51: 428 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000693906
Common Names
- Galipea Panamensis
- Galega Lanceolata
- Galega Mimosoides
Description
Galipea panamensis (also called Panamensis, 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 panamensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for carpentry and furniture making.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Galipea panamensis has yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Galipea panamensis 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 panamensis
Galipea panamensis is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.
Galipea panamensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Galipea panamensis?
Galipea panamensis
What type of plant is Galipea panamensis?
Tree
Where is Galipea panamensis native to?
Tropical America
Species in the Galipea genus
Galipea maxima,
Galipea ramiflora,
Galipea carinata,
Galipea ciliata,
Galipea congestiflora,
Galipea dasysperma,
Galipea davisii,
Galipea grandifolia,
Galipea jasminiflora,
Galipea laxiflora,
Galipea panamensis,
Galipea revoluta,
Galipea simplicifolia,
Galipea trifoliata,
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,