Genianthus hastatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hastatus
ID:
696789
Status:
valid
Authors:
Klack.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 75: 201 (1993 publ. 1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000696122
Common Names
- Genianthus hastatus
- Spear-shaped Genianthus
- Genianthus
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Genianthus hastatus (also called 'Hastate Genianthus', among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It has white flowers with yellow centres, and the leaves are hastate in shape.
Uses & Benefits
Genianthus hastatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Genianthus hastatus are yellow and bell-shaped with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.
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Genianthus hastatus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Genianthus hastatus
Genianthus hastatus is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Genianthus hastatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Genianthus hastatus?
Genianthus hastatus
What is the common name of Genianthus hastatus?
Spear-shaped Genianthus
What type of plant is Genianthus hastatus?
Herb
Species in the Genianthus genus
Genianthus aurantiacus, Genianthus bicoronatus, Genianthus crassifolius, Genianthus ellipticus, Genianthus hastatus, Genianthus horei, Genianthus macrophyllus, Genianthus maingayi, Genianthus nicobarensis, Genianthus rectinervis, Genianthus ridleyi, Genianthus rufo-velutinus, Genianthus siamicus, Genianthus subpeltatus, Genianthus trullatus, Genianthus valvatus, Genianthus blumei, Genianthus micranthus,
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-2818802: Based on the initial data import
Jens Klackenberg (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klack.' in the authors string.