Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Species:
urbani
ID:
1414518

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Goebel & Suess.) V.Merckx & Byng

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 4: 55 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001426983

Common Names

  • Gymnosiphon urbani
  • Urban's Gymnosiphon
  • Urban Gymnosiphon

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Description

Gymnosiphon urbani (also called 'Urban's Gymnosiphon', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the tropical Americas. It is an evergreen, terrestrial plant with a creeping rhizome and fronds up to 60 cm long. It is found in tropical rainforest, cloud forest, and montane forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Gymnosiphon urbani is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Gymnosiphon urbani has small, yellow flowers. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are thin with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gymnosiphon urbani is a low-growing, evergreen fern that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is best grown in partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by division or by spores.

Where to Find Gymnosiphon urbani

Gymnosiphon urbani can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Gymnosiphon urbani FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gymnosiphon urbani?

Gymnosiphon urbani

What is the common name of Gymnosiphon urbani?

Urban's gymnosiphon

Where is Gymnosiphon urbani native to?

Gymnosiphon urbani is native to Madagascar.

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

Karl Suessenguth (1893-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Suess.' in the authors string.
Carl Christian Traugott Friedemann Goebel (1794-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goebel' in the authors string.
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.
V.S.F.T. Merckx: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.Merckx' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77183573-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.