Status:
valid
Authors:
(N.E.Br.) Bullock
Source:
cmp
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 7: 408 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000705683
Common Names
- Gomphocarpus integer
- Gomphocarpus Integer
- Gomphocarpus Integer Plant
Synonyms
- Asclepias integra N.E.Br. [unknown]
- Asclepias litocarpa Chiov. [unknown]
- Asclepias negrii Chiov. [unknown]
Description
Gomphocarpus integer (also called Gomphocarpus integer, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a thick, woody stem and long, narrow leaves. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as near streams and in forests.
Uses & Benefits
Gomphocarpus integer is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, fever, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gomphocarpus integer has small, white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a white stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gomphocarpus integer is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is also tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including clay and sandy soils. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Gomphocarpus integer
Gomphocarpus integer is native to grassland and scrubland in Ethiopia.
Gomphocarpus integer FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gomphocarpus integer?
Gomphocarpus integer
What is the common name of Gomphocarpus integer?
Whole Milkweed
What is the natural habitat of Gomphocarpus integer?
Grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes
Species in the Gomphocarpus genus
Gomphocarpus abyssinicus,
Gomphocarpus cancellatus,
Gomphocarpus filiformis,
Gomphocarpus fruticosus,
Gomphocarpus glaucophyllus,
Gomphocarpus integer,
Gomphocarpus kaessneri,
Gomphocarpus munonquensis,
Gomphocarpus phillipsiae,
Gomphocarpus physocarpus,
Gomphocarpus praticola,
Gomphocarpus purpurascens,
Gomphocarpus rivularis,
Gomphocarpus semiamplectens,
Gomphocarpus semilunatus,
Gomphocarpus sinaicus,
Gomphocarpus stenophyllus,
Gomphocarpus swynnertonii,
Gomphocarpus tenuifolius,
Gomphocarpus tomentosus,
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,