Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.C.Foster) Celis & Goldblatt
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 127: 1271 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342138
Common Names
- Gelasine goodspeediana
- Goodspeed's Gelasine
- Goodspeediana Gelasine
Description
Gelasine goodspeediana (also called Goodspeed's Gelasine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a perennial herb with erect stems and ovate leaves. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Gelasine goodspeediana is used in traditional medicine for its diuretic and laxative effects, as well as for treating liver and gallbladder problems. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves can be boiled and eaten like spinach.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gelasine goodspeediana is white or pink in colour and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gelasine goodspeediana is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in spring and to divide the plants in autumn. It can be propagated in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Gelasine goodspeediana
Gelasine goodspeediana can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Gelasine goodspeediana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gelasine goodspeediana?
Gelasine goodspeediana
What is the common name of Gelasine goodspeediana?
Goodspeed's Gelasine
What is the natural habitat of Gelasine goodspeediana?
It is native to Mexico and grows in forests and scrublands
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