Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Species:
litorale
ID:
707377

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Sleumer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 15: 233 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000706710

Common Names

  • Litorale
  • Litorale Raspwort
  • Litorale Bloodwort

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Description

Gonocaryum litorale (also called Coastal Gonocaryum, among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gonocaryum litorale is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Gonocaryum litorale are small and yellow, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gonocaryum litorale is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to Australia and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought and frost tolerant.

Where to Find Gonocaryum litorale

Gonocaryum litorale is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including China, India, and Malaysia.

Gonocaryum litorale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gonocaryum litorale?

Gonocaryum litorale

What is the common name of Gonocaryum litorale?

Litorale

What is the family of Gonocaryum litorale?

Haloragaceae

Species in the Cardiopteridaceae family

Cardiopteris moluccana, Cardiopteris quinqueloba, Citronella apogon, Citronella costaricensis, Citronella engleriana, Citronella gongonha, Citronella incarum, Citronella latifolia, Citronella lucidula, Citronella macrocarpa, Citronella melliodora, Citronella moorei, Citronella mucronata, Citronella paniculata, Citronella philippinensis, Citronella samoensis, Citronella sarmentosa, Citronella silvatica, Citronella smythii, Citronella suaveolens, Citronella vitiensis, Citronella hirsuta, Dendrobangia boliviana, Dendrobangia multinervia, Gonocaryum calleryanum, Gonocaryum cognatum, Gonocaryum crassifolium, Gonocaryum gracile, Gonocaryum impressinervium, Gonocaryum litorale, Gonocaryum lobbianum, Gonocaryum macrophyllum, Gonocaryum minus, Gonocaryum poilanei, Gonocaryum sleumeri, Leptaulus citrioides, Leptaulus congolanus, Leptaulus daphnoides, Leptaulus grandifolius, Leptaulus holstii, Leptaulus madagascariensis, Pseudobotrys dorae, Pseudobotrys cauliflorus,

References

Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleumer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:434341-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.