Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
virescens
ID:
707740

Status:
valid

Authors:
Desv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Pl. Ind. Occid. : 32 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000707073

Common Names

  • Gonolobus virescens
  • Virescens Gonolobus
  • Virescens' Gonolobus

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Description

Gonolobus virescens (also called Bird's Eye, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean region. It grows in dry, open, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gonolobus virescens has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gonolobus virescens is a perennial plant native to the southeastern United States. It is easily propagated by division in spring or early summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Gonolobus virescens

Gonolobus virescens is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, and Brazil.

Gonolobus virescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gonolobus virescens?

Gonolobus virescens

What is the common name of Gonolobus virescens?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Gonolobus virescens?

Gonolobus virescens is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Mexico, Central America, 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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