Status:
valid
Authors:
(Miq.) L.A.S.Johnson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 6: 85 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713194
Common Names
- Gymnostoma Rumphianum
- Gymnostoma Red Oak
- Gymnostoma Silver Oak
Synonyms
- Casuarina rumphiana Miq. [unknown]
Description
Gymnostoma rumphianum (also called Rumphius' 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 rumphianum is used in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of fever, headache, and sore throat. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and for its antifungal and antibacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gymnostoma rumphianum has white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gymnostoma rumphianum 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 rumphianum
Gymnostoma rumphianum is native to China, Japan, and Korea.
Gymnostoma rumphianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gymnostoma rumphianum?
Gymnostoma rumphianum
What is the common name of Gymnostoma rumphianum?
Rumphian Gymnostoma
What is the natural habitat of Gymnostoma rumphianum?
Gymnostoma rumphianum 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,