Status:
valid
Authors:
Chaowasku
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 168: 80 (2012 publ. 2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332168
Common Names
- Dendrokingstonia gardneri
- Gardner's Dendrokingstonia
- Gardner's
Description
Dendrokingstonia gardneri (also called Gardner's Dendrokingstonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with yellow flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in sunny locations.
Uses & Benefits
Dendrokingstonia gardneri is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used for treating skin diseases, wounds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dendrokingstonia gardneri is yellow and bell-shaped, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green, with two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dendrokingstonia gardneri is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Dendrokingstonia gardneri
Dendrokingstonia gardneri can be found in the Andes Mountains of Colombia.
Dendrokingstonia gardneri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dendrokingstonia gardneri?
Dendrokingstonia gardneri
What is the common name of Dendrokingstonia gardneri?
Gardner's Dendrokingstonia
Where is Dendrokingstonia gardneri native to?
Central and South America
Species in the Dendrokingstonia genus
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii,
Afroguatteria globosa,
Afroguatteria discostigma,
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Ambavia capuronii,
Ambavia gerrardii,
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,
References
Tanawat Chaowasku: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chaowasku' in the authors string.