Gelasine uruguaiensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ravenna
Source:
iplants
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 4: 348 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000789096
Common Names
- Gelasine uruguaiensis
- Uruguai star lily
- Uruguai lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gelasine uruguaiensis (also called Uruguayan gelasine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. It is a shrub that grows in wet and dry forests, savannas, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Gelasine uruguaiensis is used in the garden as an ornamental plant and is also used in the production of dyes.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Gelasine uruguaiensis sub. uruguaiensisFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gelasine uruguaiensis is yellow, and the seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gelasine uruguaiensis is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings in summer.
Where to Find Gelasine uruguaiensis
Gelasine uruguaiensis is native to South America and can be found in parts of Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay.
Gelasine uruguaiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gelasine uruguaiensis?
Gelasine uruguaiensis
What is the common name of Gelasine uruguaiensis?
Uruguayan Gelasine
What is the natural habitat of Gelasine uruguaiensis?
Tropical forests
Species in the Gelasine genus
Species in the Iridaceae family
Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-327692: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.