Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wight) Decne.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 8: 624 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000706351
Common Names
- Gongronema wallichii
- Wallich's Glandwort
- Wallich's Wild Tea
Description
Gongronema wallichii (also called Wallich's pennywort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Phyllanthaceae. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist habitats. It grows to a height of 0.5–1 m and has small, ovate leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Gongronema wallichii is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of yellow dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gongronema wallichii has small, white flowers that are arranged in umbels. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gongronema wallichii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -5°C (23°F). It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Where to Find Gongronema wallichii
Gongronema wallichii is native to tropical Africa, where it is found in Cameroon, Gabon, and Nigeria.
Gongronema wallichii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gongronema wallichii?
Gongronema wallichii
What is the common name of Gongronema wallichii?
Wallich's snakeweed
What is the natural habitat of Gongronema wallichii?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa
Species in the Gongronema genus
Gongronema bracteolatum,
Gongronema curtisii,
Gongronema filipes,
Gongronema gaudichaudii,
Gongronema multibracteolatum,
Gongronema nepalense,
Gongronema thomsonii,
Gongronema ventricosum,
Gongronema wallichii,
Gongronema wrayi,
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,