Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
stenosepalus
ID:
707701

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Donn.Sm.) Woodson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 28: 243 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000707034

Common Names

  • Gonolobus stenosepalus
  • Stenosepalous Gonolobus
  • Stenosepalous Bush-Pea

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Synonyms

  • Matelea smithii Shinners [unknown]
  • Fimbristemma stenosepalum Donn.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Gonolobus stenosepalus (also called Narrow-Sepaled Milkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It has a woody stem, and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and lanceolate in shape, and its flowers are small, yellow, and fragrant. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry and moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Gonolobus stenosepalus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gonolobus stenosepalus 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gonolobus stenosepalus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Gonolobus stenosepalus

Gonolobus stenosepalus is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Gonolobus stenosepalus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gonolobus stenosepalus?

Gonolobus stenosepalus

What is the family of Gonolobus stenosepalus?

Asclepiadaceae

Where is Gonolobus stenosepalus 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2830194: Based on the initial data import
John Donnell Smith (1829-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donn.Sm.' in the authors string.
Robert Everard Woodson (1904-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Woodson' in the authors string.