Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Species:
leucodon
ID:
713855

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.Poiss.) L.A.S.Johnson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 6: 84 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713188

Common Names

  • Gymnostoma Leucodon
  • Gymnostoma Silver Oak
  • Gymnostoma White Oak

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Synonyms

  • Casuarina leucodon J.Poiss. [unknown]

Description

Gymnostoma leucodon (also called White-toothed 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 leucodon is used as an ornamental plant, as a hedge, and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gymnostoma leucodon has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gymnostoma leucodon 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 leucodon

Gymnostoma leucodon is native to China, Japan, and Korea.

Gymnostoma leucodon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gymnostoma leucodon?

Gymnostoma leucodon

What is the common name of Gymnostoma leucodon?

White-toothed Gymnostoma

What is the natural habitat of Gymnostoma leucodon?

Gymnostoma leucodon is native to South America

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2836347: Based on the initial data import
Lawrence Alexander Sidney Johnson (1925-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.S.Johnson' in the authors string.
Jules Poisson (1833-1919): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Poiss.' in the authors string.