Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Species:
aphyllum
ID:
1315616

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
ipni

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Javae 1: 29 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001328070

Common Names

  • Gymnosiphon aphyllum
  • Aphyllum Gymnosiphon
  • Aphyllum Bladderwort

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Description

Gymnosiphon aphyllum (also called Aphyllous Bladderwort, among many other common names) is a species of bladderwort in the Lentibulariaceae family. It is native to China, India, and Japan. It typically grows in moist forests and grassy mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Gymnosiphon aphyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine for their anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gymnosiphon aphyllum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gymnosiphon aphyllum can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Both methods should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly.

Where to Find Gymnosiphon aphyllum

Gymnosiphon aphyllum is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Gymnosiphon aphyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gymnosiphon aphyllum?

Gymnosiphon aphyllum

What is the common name of Gymnosiphon aphyllum?

African Rice

What is the natural habitat of Gymnosiphon aphyllum?

Wetlands and swamps

Species in the Gymnosiphon genus

Gymnosiphon affinis, Gymnosiphon aphyllus, Gymnosiphon bekensis, Gymnosiphon brachycephalus, Gymnosiphon breviflorus, Gymnosiphon capitatus, Gymnosiphon cymosus, Gymnosiphon danguyanus, Gymnosiphon divaricatus, Gymnosiphon fimbriatus, Gymnosiphon guianensis, Gymnosiphon longistylus, Gymnosiphon minahassae, Gymnosiphon minutus, Gymnosiphon neglectus, Gymnosiphon niveus, Gymnosiphon okamotoi, Gymnosiphon oliganthus, Gymnosiphon panamensis, Gymnosiphon papuanus, Gymnosiphon pauciflorus, Gymnosiphon recurvatus, Gymnosiphon refractus, Gymnosiphon sphaerocarpus, Gymnosiphon suaveolens, Gymnosiphon tenellus, Gymnosiphon usambaricus, Gymnosiphon afro-orientalis, Gymnosiphon marieae, Gymnosiphon samoritoureanus, Gymnosiphon constrictus, Gymnosiphon aphyllum, Gymnosiphon oliganthum, Gymnosiphon papuanum, Gymnosiphon pauciflorum, Gymnosiphon urbani, Gymnosiphon saccatus, Gymnosiphon philippinensis, Gymnosiphon queenslandicus, Gymnosiphon syceorosensis, Gymnosiphon mayottensis,

Species in the Burmanniaceae family

Afrothismia baerae, Afrothismia foertheriana, Afrothismia gesnerioides, Afrothismia insignis, Afrothismia pachyantha, Afrothismia saingei, Afrothismia winkleri, Afrothismia hydra, Afrothismia korupensis, Afrothismia mhoroana, Afrothismia amietii, Afrothismia zambesiaca, Afrothismia fungiformis, Afrothismia pusilla, Afrothismia kupensis, Apteria aphylla, Burmannia alba, Burmannia aprica, Burmannia australis, Burmannia bicolor, Burmannia bifaria, Burmannia biflora, Burmannia candelabrum, Burmannia candida, Burmannia capitata, Burmannia championii, Burmannia chinensis, Burmannia cochinchinensis, Burmannia coelestis, Burmannia compacta, Burmannia connata, Burmannia cryptopetala, Burmannia damazii, Burmannia dasyantha, Burmannia disticha, Burmannia engganensis, Burmannia filamentosa, Burmannia flava, Burmannia foliosa, Burmannia geelvinkiana, Burmannia gracilis, Burmannia grandiflora, Burmannia hexaptera, Burmannia indica, Burmannia itoana, Burmannia jonkeri, Burmannia juncea, Burmannia kalbreyeri, Burmannia larseniana, Burmannia latialata,

References

Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:126704-1: Based on the initial data import