Galphimia glauca

Thryallis, Golden Shower, Rain of Gold

Message of the Flower

Honesty in the Physical Mind

The Mother’s Comment

Preliminary condition indispensable for transformation.

Colour

Yellow

Family

Malpighiaceae

Flower Size

1-2 cm across

Flower Texture

Smooth, delicate

Number of Petals

5

Floral Symmetry

Radial

Fragrance of Flower

Mildly fragrant

Leaf Texture

Glaucous, slightly hairy

Leaf Arrangement

Opposite

Leaf Color

Bluish-green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Shrub

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Year-round in tropical climates, most prolific in summer

Climate

Tropical and subtropical

Water Requirements

Moderate, drought-tolerant once established

Soil Type

Well-drained, fertile soil

Temperature Ranges

Warm climates, not frost-tolerant

Sun or Shade

Full sun, tolerates partial shade

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Generally pest-resistant, occasional aphids and scale

Pollinators

Bees, butterflies

Habitat

Native to Mexico and Central America, used in ornamental landscaping

Role in the Ecosystem

Nectar source for pollinators

Quotations

Not typically quoted

Ornamental

Vibrant yellow flowers and decorative foliage

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Primarily ornamental in gardens and public spaces

Endangered Status

Not endangered