Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
anceps
ID:
977476

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 377 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000976814

Common Names

  • Gymnostachys anceps
  • Two-edged Gymnostachys
  • Gymnostachys anceps

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Description

Gymnostachys anceps (also called Ancipital Gymnostachys, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to Central America and is found in lowland and hill dipterocarp forests. It has white flowers and grows to a height of 0.3-1.5 m.

Uses & Benefits

Gymnostachys anceps is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gymnostachys anceps is white and has a yellowish center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gymnostachys anceps is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a moist, well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Gymnostachys anceps

Gymnostachys anceps can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Species in the Gymnostachys genus

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:87080-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.