Status:
valid
Authors:
H.R.Fletcher
Source:
wcs
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1938: 205 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000973851
Common Names
- Glossocarya Longiflora
- Long-flowered Glossocarya
- Long-flowered Glossocarya
Description
Glossocarya longiflora (also called Long-flowered Glossocarya, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It is a small, evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and long, thin leaves. It is often found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Glossocarya longiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a long flowering period and is known to attract butterflies and hummingbirds. The plant is also known to have medicinal properties and is used to treat skin ailments, fever, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Glossocarya longiflora is white and bell-shaped. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings of this plant are thin and have a long stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Glossocarya longiflora can be propagated through division or stem cuttings. It is best grown in a well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Glossocarya longiflora
Glossocarya longiflora can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia and Malaysia.
Species in the Glossocarya genus
Glossocarya calcicola,
Glossocarya coriacea,
Glossocarya crenata,
Glossocarya hemiderma,
Glossocarya longiflora,
Glossocarya mollis,
Glossocarya premnoides,
Glossocarya puberula,
Glossocarya scandens,
Glossocarya siamensis,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,