Status:
valid
Authors:
(Miq.) L.A.S.Johnson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 6: 83 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713185
Common Names
- Gymnostoma deplancheanum
- Deplanche's Gymnostoma
- Deplanchei's Gymnostoma
Synonyms
- Casuarina deplancheana Miq. [unknown]
- Casuarina deplancheana debibilis Poiss. [unknown]
Description
Gymnostoma deplancheanum (also called Deplanche's Gymnostoma, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is a small evergreen shrub growing up to 2 m tall, with small, needle-like leaves and white flowers. It is found in tropical forests, often near streams.
Uses & Benefits
Gymnostoma deplancheanum is used as an ornamental plant, as a hedge, and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gymnostoma deplancheanum has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gymnostoma deplancheanum can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating by division, divide the plant in early spring and replant in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and fertilize regularly.
Where to Find Gymnostoma deplancheanum
Gymnostoma deplancheanum is native to China, Japan, and Korea.
Gymnostoma deplancheanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gymnostoma deplancheanum?
Gymnostoma deplancheanum
What is the common name of Gymnostoma deplancheanum?
Deplanchean Gymnostoma
What is the natural habitat of Gymnostoma deplancheanum?
Gymnostoma deplancheanum is native to South America
Species in the Gymnostoma genus
Gymnostoma australianum,
Gymnostoma chamaecyparis,
Gymnostoma deplancheanum,
Gymnostoma glaucescens,
Gymnostoma intermedium,
Gymnostoma leucodon,
Gymnostoma nobile,
Gymnostoma nodiflorum,
Gymnostoma papuanum,
Gymnostoma poissonianum,
Gymnostoma rumphianum,
Gymnostoma sumatranum,
Gymnostoma vitiense,
Gymnostoma webbianum,
Species in the Casuarinaceae family
Allocasuarina hystricosa,
Allocasuarina acuaria,
Allocasuarina acutivalvis,
Allocasuarina brachystachya,
Allocasuarina campestris,
Allocasuarina corniculata,
Allocasuarina crassa,
Allocasuarina decaisneana,
Allocasuarina decussata,
Allocasuarina defungens,
Allocasuarina dielsiana,
Allocasuarina diminuta,
Allocasuarina distyla,
Allocasuarina drummondiana,
Allocasuarina duncanii,
Allocasuarina eriochlamys,
Allocasuarina fibrosa,
Allocasuarina filidens,
Allocasuarina fraseriana,
Allocasuarina glareicola,
Allocasuarina globosa,
Allocasuarina grampiana,
Allocasuarina grevilleoides,
Allocasuarina gymnanthera,
Allocasuarina helmsii,
Allocasuarina huegeliana,
Allocasuarina humilis,
Allocasuarina inophloia,
Allocasuarina lehmanniana,
Allocasuarina littoralis,
Allocasuarina luehmannii,
Allocasuarina mackliniana,
Allocasuarina media,
Allocasuarina microstachya,
Allocasuarina misera,
Allocasuarina monilifera,
Allocasuarina muelleriana,
Allocasuarina nana,
Allocasuarina ophiolitica,
Allocasuarina paludosa,
Allocasuarina paradoxa,
Allocasuarina pinaster,
Allocasuarina portuensis,
Allocasuarina pusilla,
Allocasuarina ramosissima,
Allocasuarina rigida,
Allocasuarina robusta,
Allocasuarina rupicola,
Allocasuarina scleroclada,
Allocasuarina simulans,