Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
verrucosa
ID:
696705

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turcz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 22(II): 13 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000696038

Common Names

  • Geleznowia verrucosa
  • Verrucosa Geleznowia
  • Geleznowia

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Synonyms

  • Sanfordia calycina J.Drumm. ex Harv. [unknown]
  • Eriostemon geleznowii F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Eriostemon sandfordii F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Geleznowia calycina (J.Drumm. ex Harv.) Benth. [unknown]
  • Geleznowia macrocarpa Benth. [unknown]

Description

Geleznowia verrucosa (also called Geleznowia verrucosa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a perennial herb with a woody base and grows up to 40 cm in height. It is native to Mexico, and is found in montane forests and cloud forests at elevations of 1000-3000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Geleznowia verrucosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Geleznowia verrucosa has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are round and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geleznowia verrucosa is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It has leathery, oval-shaped leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It is native to South America and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Geleznowia verrucosa

Geleznowia verrucosa is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Geleznowia verrucosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geleznowia verrucosa?

Geleznowia verrucosa

What is the common name of Geleznowia verrucosa?

Warty Geleznowia

What is the natural habitat of Geleznowia verrucosa?

It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America

Species in the Geleznowia 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,

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