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
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.
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,