Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
goniostemon
ID:
265445

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Sunyatsenia 2: 165 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000264777

Common Names

  • Goniostemon Silkpod
  • Goniostemon Parsonia
  • Goniostemon Silk Vine

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Description

Parsonsia goniostemon (also called Goniostemon Silkpod, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to eastern Australia, where it is found in New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria. It is a climbing shrub found in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest.

Uses & Benefits

Parsonsia goniostemon is used for making rope and baskets. It is also used as a food source and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Parsonsia goniostemon is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed. The seedlings are slender and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parsonsia goniostemon can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Parsonsia goniostemon

Parsonsia goniostemon can be found in tropical rainforests of New Guinea.

Parsonsia goniostemon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parsonsia goniostemon?

Parsonsia goniostemon

What is the common name of Parsonsia goniostemon?

Goniostemon jasmine

What is the natural habitat of Parsonsia goniostemon?

Moist forests and woodlands

Species in the Parsonsia genus

Parsonsia affinis, Parsonsia alboflavescens, Parsonsia aneityensis, Parsonsia apiculata, Parsonsia appressa, Parsonsia bartlensis, Parsonsia blakeana, Parsonsia brachiata, Parsonsia brisbanensis, Parsonsia brownii, Parsonsia burnensis, Parsonsia capsularis, Parsonsia catalpaecarpa, Parsonsia celebica, Parsonsia constricta, Parsonsia crebriflora, Parsonsia curvisepala, Parsonsia densiflora, Parsonsia densivestita, Parsonsia diaphanophlebia, Parsonsia dorrigoensis, Parsonsia edulis, Parsonsia effusa, Parsonsia eucalyptophylla, Parsonsia ferruginea, Parsonsia flavescens, Parsonsia flexilis, Parsonsia flexuosa, Parsonsia franchetii, Parsonsia fulva, Parsonsia goniostemon, Parsonsia grandiflora, Parsonsia grayana, Parsonsia hebetica, Parsonsia heterocapsa, Parsonsia heterophylla, Parsonsia howeana, Parsonsia inae, Parsonsia induplicata, Parsonsia kimberleyensis, Parsonsia kroombitensis, Parsonsia laevis, Parsonsia lanceolata, Parsonsia langiana, Parsonsia larcomensis, Parsonsia largiflorens, Parsonsia lata, Parsonsia latifolia, Parsonsia laxiflora, Parsonsia leichhardtii,

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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