Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
guyanense
ID:
920388

Status:
valid

Authors:
Desf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Mém. Mus. Hist. Nat. 8: 120 (1822)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000919723

Common Names

  • Guyanense Condylocarpon
  • Condylocarpon guyanense
  • Condylocarpon guyanense

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Description

Condylocarpon guyanense (also called 'Guyanese Condylocarpon', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and small, green, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Condylocarpon guyanense is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used as a dye and as a source of fiber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Condylocarpon guyanense has small, yellow flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Condylocarpon guyanense is a perennial herb that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Condylocarpon guyanense

Condylocarpon guyanense is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

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,

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