Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Species:
poilanei
ID:
707391

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gagnep. ex Villiers

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 66: 26 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000706724

Common Names

  • Poilanei
  • Poilanei Raspwort
  • Poilanei Bloodwort

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Description

Gonocaryum poilanei (also called Poilane's Gonocaryum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is found in tropical Africa and Madagascar. It is a small tree or shrub, growing up to 8 m tall. It is found in lowland rainforest, montane rainforest, and gallery forest.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, white, 5-petalled flowers. Seed: Small, black, oval-shaped seeds. Seedlings: Young seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gonocaryum poilanei can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require warm temperatures and bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Gonocaryum poilanei

Gonocaryum poilanei is native to Vietnam and is found in moist forests.

Gonocaryum poilanei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gonocaryum poilanei?

Gonocaryum poilanei

What is the family of Gonocaryum poilanei?

Gesneriaceae

What is the common name of Gonocaryum poilanei?

Poilanei

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

François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
Jean-François Villiers (1943-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Villiers' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1006692-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.