Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
ophioglossa
ID:
707631

Status:
valid

Authors:
Woodson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 29: 366 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000706964

Common Names

  • Gonolobus Ophioglossa
  • Adder's-Tongue Milkweed
  • Adder's-Tongue Wild Potato

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Description

Gonolobus ophioglossa (also called 'Snake Tongue Lobster Claw', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has small, yellow flowers with long, curved petals. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Gonolobus ophioglossa is used as an ornamental plant and for timber production.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gonolobus ophioglossa has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and five sepals. The flowers are borne in a raceme and have a single pistil and six stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and are initially pale green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gonolobus ophioglossa can be propagated by division of the clumps, or by seed. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade, in moist but well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Gonolobus ophioglossa

Gonolobus ophioglossa is native to Mexico and Guatemala.

Gonolobus ophioglossa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gonolobus ophioglossa?

Gonolobus ophioglossa

What is the family of Gonolobus ophioglossa?

Asclepiadaceae

Where is Gonolobus ophioglossa found?

Central and South America

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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