Status:
valid
Authors:
Hemsl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Biol. Cent.-Amer., Bot. 2: 334 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000707012
Common Names
- Gonolobus salvinii
- Salvin's Gonolobus
- Salvin's Bush-Pea
Synonyms
- Gonolobus longipetiolatus Woodson [unknown]
- Vincetoxicum salvinii (Hemsl.) Standl. [unknown]
Description
Gonolobus salvinii (also called 'Salvin's Lobster Claw', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers with long, curved petals. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Gonolobus salvinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gonolobus salvinii has white to pink flowers with yellowish-brown anthers. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gonolobus salvinii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a rooting medium. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into individual pots and grown on until ready to be planted out.
Where to Find Gonolobus salvinii
Gonolobus salvinii is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Gonolobus salvinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gonolobus salvinii?
Gonolobus salvinii
What is the family of Gonolobus salvinii?
Asclepiadaceae
Where is Gonolobus salvinii 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,