Status:
valid
Authors:
(Thunb.) L.A.S.Johnson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Telopea 2(1): 83. 1980
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713190
Common Names
- Gymnostoma Nodiflorum
- Gymnostoma White Oak
- Gymnostoma Gray Oak
Synonyms
- Casuarina angulata J.Poiss. [unknown]
- Casuarina nodiflora Thunb. [unknown]
- Casuarina nodiflora robustior Miq. [unknown]
Description
Gymnostoma nodiflorum (also called Nodding-flowered 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 nodiflorum is used as an ornamental plant, as a hedge, and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gymnostoma nodiflorum has white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gymnostoma nodiflorum 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 nodiflorum
Gymnostoma nodiflorum is native to China, Japan, and Korea.
Gymnostoma nodiflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gymnostoma nodiflorum?
Gymnostoma nodiflorum
What is the common name of Gymnostoma nodiflorum?
Nodiflorous Gymnostoma
What is the natural habitat of Gymnostoma nodiflorum?
Gymnostoma nodiflorum 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,