Status:
valid
Authors:
Morillo
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Pittieria 37: 116 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336154
Description
Gonolobus plowmanii (also called Plowman's Gonolobus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Guatemala. It has a woody stem and grows in tropical deciduous forests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Gonolobus plowmanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach ache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gonolobus plowmanii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Gonolobus plowmanii can be done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once rooted, the cuttings should be transplanted into individual containers.
Where to Find Gonolobus plowmanii
Gonolobus plowmanii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Bolivia, Peru, and Ecuador.
Gonolobus plowmanii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gonolobus plowmanii?
Gonolobus plowmanii
What type of plant is Gonolobus plowmanii?
Herbaceous perennial
Where is Gonolobus plowmanii native to?
Costa Rica
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,