Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
pearcei
ID:
431888

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 9: 46 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431220

Common Names

  • Greigia pearcei
  • Pearce's Greigia
  • Pearce's Lobster Claw

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Description

Greigia pearcei (also called Greigia, among many other common names) is a shrub that is native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Greigia pearcei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Greigia pearcei has white or pink flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Greigia pearcei is a succulent shrub that is native to South America. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Take a cutting of a stem with a few leaves attached and allow it to dry out for a few days. Then, plant it in well-draining soil and water it regularly. It should take root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Greigia pearcei

Greigia pearcei can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia.

Greigia pearcei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Greigia pearcei?

Greigia pearcei

What is the natural habitat of Greigia pearcei?

It is found in tropical forests of Mexico.

What are the characteristics of Greigia pearcei?

It is a small shrub with white or pink flowers and small, oval leaves.

Species in the Bromeliaceae family

Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,

References

Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:113417-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].