Aganosma cymosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cymosa
ID:
898217
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Roxb.) G.Don
Source:
wcs
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 4: 77 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000897552
Common Names
- Aganosma cymosa
- Cymosa bamboo
- Buddha's belly bamboo
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aganosma cymosa (also called Himalayan cymosa, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to the Himalayas. It has long, thin stems with small, green leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as along rivers and in forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aganosma cymosa is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating rheumatism, hypertension, and other ailments. It is also used as a food source and in landscaping.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Aganosma cymosa var. cymosaAganosma cymosa var. elegans (G.Don) Hook.f.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Aganosma cymosa are small, white, and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are yellow-green in color.
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Aganosma cymosa is a low-growing evergreen shrub native to India. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or by planting the seeds. The cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer, and the seeds should be planted in the spring.
Where to Find Aganosma cymosa
Aganosma cymosa is native to the Himalayas and parts of China.
Species in the Aganosma genus
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-4408: Based on the initial data import
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.