Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 17: 128 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000705751
Common Names
- Gomphocarpus semiamplectens
- Gomphocarpus Semiamplectens
- Gomphocarpus Semiamplectens Plant
Synonyms
- Asclepias semiamplectens (K.Schum.) Hiern [unknown]
Description
Gomphocarpus semiamplectens (also called Gomphocarpus semiamplectens, 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 semiamplectens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gomphocarpus semiamplectens 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 semiamplectens 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 semiamplectens
Gomphocarpus semiamplectens is found in grassland and scrubland in Ethiopia.
Gomphocarpus semiamplectens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gomphocarpus semiamplectens?
Gomphocarpus semiamplectens
What is the common name of Gomphocarpus semiamplectens?
Semi-Enclosing Milkweed
What is the natural habitat of Gomphocarpus semiamplectens?
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,