Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
crassifolia
ID:
1044416

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schori, Lowry & G.E.Schatz

Source:
tro

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 38: 500 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043754



Common Names

  • Grisollea crassifolia
  • Crassifolia Grisollea
  • Crassifolia Grisolle


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Description

Grisollea crassifolia (also called Thick-Leaved Grisollea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a rosette of leaves. It is native to Colombia and grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Grisollea crassifolia is used as a fuelwood and for timber. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Grisollea crassifolia is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Grisollea crassifolia can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Grisollea crassifolia

Grisollea crassifolia is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Veracruz.

Species in the Stemonuraceae family

Cantleya corniculata, Codiocarpus andamanicus, Codiocarpus merrittii, Discophora guianensis, Discophora montana, Gastrolepis alticola, Gastrolepis austrocaledonica, Gomphandra apoensis, Gomphandra australiana, Gomphandra cambodiana, Gomphandra capitulata, Gomphandra comosa, Gomphandra coriacea, Gomphandra cumingiana, Gomphandra dolichocarpa, Gomphandra donnaiensis, Gomphandra flavicarpa, Gomphandra fuliginea, Gomphandra fusiformis, Gomphandra javanica, Gomphandra lancifolia, Gomphandra luzoniensis, Gomphandra lysipetala, Gomphandra mappioides, Gomphandra mollis, Gomphandra montana, Gomphandra oblongifolia, Gomphandra oligantha, Gomphandra pallida, Gomphandra papuana, Gomphandra parviflora, Gomphandra pseudojavanica, Gomphandra pseudoprasina, Gomphandra quadrifida, Gomphandra sawiensis, Gomphandra schoepfiifolia, Gomphandra simularensis, Gomphandra subrostrata, Gomphandra tetrandra, Gomphandra tomentella, Gomphandra velutina, Gomphandra palustris, Gomphandra halconensis, Gomphandra conklinii, Gomphandra rarinervis, Gomphandra fernandoi, Gomphandra bracteata, Gomphandra coi, Gomphandra psilandra, Gomphandra dinagatensis,

References

Porter Peter Lowry (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lowry' in the authors string.
George Edward Schatz (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Schatz' in the authors string.
Melanie Schori: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schori' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77132586-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.