Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
fuscoviolaceus
ID:
707521

Status:
valid

Authors:
Woodson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 28: 462 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000706854

Common Names

  • Gonolobus fuscoviolaceus
  • Fuscoviolaceous Gonolobus
  • Fuscoviolaceous Bush-Pea

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Description

Gonolobus fuscoviolaceus (also called Fuscoviolaceous 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 fuscoviolaceus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gonolobus fuscoviolaceus has white to pale pink flowers with a yellow throat. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, dark green and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gonolobus fuscoviolaceus is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Gonolobus fuscoviolaceus

Gonolobus fuscoviolaceus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South and Central America, Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.

Gonolobus fuscoviolaceus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gonolobus fuscoviolaceus?

Gonolobus fuscoviolaceus

What is the common name of Gonolobus fuscoviolaceus?

Fuscoviolaceous Gonolobus

Where is Gonolobus fuscoviolaceus native to?

Southeast Asia

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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