Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
farenholtzii
ID:
707508

Status:
valid

Authors:
Markgr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 14: 131 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000706841

Common Names

  • Gonolobus farenholtzii
  • Farenholtz's Gonolobus
  • Farenholtz's Bush-Pea

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Description

Gonolobus farenholtzii (also called Farenholtz's 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 farenholtzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gonolobus farenholtzii has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gonolobus farenholtzii is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico. 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 farenholtzii

Gonolobus farenholtzii is found in Mexico and Central America.

Gonolobus farenholtzii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gonolobus farenholtzii?

Gonolobus farenholtzii

What is the family of Gonolobus farenholtzii?

Apocynaceae

What is the common name of Gonolobus farenholtzii?

Farenholtzii

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,

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