Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
cearensis
ID:
707460

Status:
valid

Authors:
Malme

Source:
cmp

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 29A(4): 5 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000706793

Common Names

  • Gonolobus cearensis
  • Cearensis Gonolobus
  • Cearensis' Gonolobus

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Synonyms

  • Matelea maritima cearensis (Malme) Fontella [unknown]

Description

Gonolobus cearensis (also called Cearen Wild Potato, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a tuberous rootstock and a single stem. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in open, disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Gonolobus cearensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, stomach ailments, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gonolobus cearensis has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gonolobus cearensis is a perennial herb that is native to Brazil. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Gonolobus cearensis

Gonolobus cearensis is native to Brazil and is found in moist forests.

Gonolobus cearensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gonolobus cearensis?

Gonolobus cearensis

What is the family of Gonolobus cearensis?

Asclepiadaceae

What is the common name of Gonolobus cearensis?

Ceara Milkweed

Species in the Gonolobus genus

Gonolobus absalonensis, Gonolobus dussii, Gonolobus iyanolensis, Gonolobus waitukubuliensis, Gonolobus youroumaynensis, Gonolobus albiflorus, Gonolobus albomarginatus, Gonolobus ancoriferus, Gonolobus antennatus, Gonolobus antioquensis, Gonolobus aristolochiifolius, Gonolobus aristolochioides, Gonolobus arizonicus, Gonolobus asper, Gonolobus asterias, Gonolobus bakeri, Gonolobus barbatus, Gonolobus bifidus, Gonolobus breedlovei, Gonolobus calycosus, Gonolobus campii, Gonolobus caucanus, Gonolobus cearensis, Gonolobus chiapensis, Gonolobus chiriquensis, Gonolobus chloranthus, Gonolobus colombianus, Gonolobus croceus, Gonolobus cteniophorus, Gonolobus cuajayote, Gonolobus dasystephanus, Gonolobus dorothyanus, Gonolobus edulis, Gonolobus erianthus, Gonolobus eriocladon, Gonolobus exannulatus, Gonolobus farenholtzii, Gonolobus fimbriatiflorus, Gonolobus floribundus, Gonolobus fraternus, Gonolobus fuscoviolaceus, Gonolobus fuscus, Gonolobus germanianus, Gonolobus glaberrimus, Gonolobus gonocarpos, Gonolobus grandiflorus, Gonolobus grayumii, Gonolobus hadrostemma, Gonolobus hammelii, Gonolobus haussknechtii,

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,