Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
simplicifolia
ID:
694583

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees & Mart.) Schult.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Mant. 2(Add. 1): 196 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000693916



Common Names

  • Galipea Simplicifolia
  • Galega Polygama
  • Galega Prostrata


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Synonyms

  • Ticorea simplicifolia A.St.-Hil. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Sciuris simplicifolia Nees & Mart. [unknown]

Description

Galipea simplicifolia (also called Simplicifolia, 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 simplicifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used in carpentry and furniture making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galipea simplicifolia 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 simplicifolia 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 simplicifolia

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

Galipea simplicifolia FAQ

What are the common names of Galipea simplicifolia?

Simple-leaved Galipea

What is the natural habitat of Galipea simplicifolia?

Tropical forests

What is the average height of Galipea simplicifolia?

Up to 1.5 m

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-2816445: Based on the initial data import
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.