Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
fuscum
ID:
972333

Status:
valid

Authors:
Markgr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Venez. 13: 353 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000971671

Common Names

  • Geissospermum fuscum
  • Geissospermum
  • Fuscum

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Description

Geissospermum fuscum (also called Brown Geissospermum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and brownish-green foliage. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky outcrops, in bushveld and in dry woodland.

Uses & Benefits

Geissospermum fuscum has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Geissospermum fuscum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, rounded plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geissospermum fuscum is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by cuttings or seed.

Where to Find Geissospermum fuscum

Geissospermum fuscum is native to South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates.

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-88952: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Markgraf (1897-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markgr.' in the authors string.