Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
urceolatum
ID:
972342

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.H.Gentry

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 71: 1078 (1984 publ. 1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000971680

Common Names

  • Geissospermum urceolatum
  • Geissospermum
  • Urceolatum

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Geissospermum urceolatum 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 urceolatum 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 urceolatum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Geissospermum urceolatum

Geissospermum urceolatum 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-88960: Based on the initial data import
Alwyn Howard Gentry (1945-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.H.Gentry' in the authors string.