Status:
valid
Authors:
Morillo
Source:
cmp
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 43: 235 (1986 publ. 1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000706802
Common Names
- Gonolobus colombianus
- Colombianus Gonolobus
- Colombianus' Gonolobus
Description
Gonolobus colombianus (also called Colombian 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 colombianus 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 colombianus has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gonolobus colombianus is a perennial herb that is native to Colombia. 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 colombianus
Gonolobus colombianus is native to Colombia and is found in moist forests.
Gonolobus colombianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gonolobus colombianus?
Gonolobus colombianus
What is the family of Gonolobus colombianus?
Asclepiadaceae
What is the common name of Gonolobus colombianus?
Colombian 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,