Status:
valid
Authors:
Loes.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 28: 151 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000712852
Common Names
- Gymnosporia benguelensis
- Benguela Gymnosporia
- Gymnosporia
Description
Gymnosporia benguelensis (also called 'Benguela Gymnosporia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Angola. It is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with silvery-green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Gymnosporia benguelensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak or hedge to protect other plants from strong winds. The plant is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gymnosporia benguelensis has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gymnosporia benguelensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light.
Where to Find Gymnosporia benguelensis
Gymnosporia benguelensis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Gymnosporia benguelensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gymnosporia benguelensis?
Gymnosporia benguelensis
What is the common name of Gymnosporia benguelensis?
Benguela Gymnosporia
What is the natural habitat of Gymnosporia benguelensis?
It is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands
Species in the Gymnosporia genus
Gymnosporia jinyangensis,
Gymnosporia orbiculata,
Gymnosporia acuminata,
Gymnosporia addat,
Gymnosporia alaternifolia,
Gymnosporia andongensis,
Gymnosporia annobonensis,
Gymnosporia arbutifolia,
Gymnosporia arenicola,
Gymnosporia bachmannii,
Gymnosporia bailadillana,
Gymnosporia baumii,
Gymnosporia benguelensis,
Gymnosporia beniensis,
Gymnosporia berberoides,
Gymnosporia bonii,
Gymnosporia brevipetala,
Gymnosporia buchananii,
Gymnosporia buxifolia,
Gymnosporia buxifolioides,
Gymnosporia capitata,
Gymnosporia cassinoides,
Gymnosporia chevalieri,
Gymnosporia commiphoroides,
Gymnosporia cortii,
Gymnosporia crataegina,
Gymnosporia crenata,
Gymnosporia devenishii,
Gymnosporia dhofarensis,
Gymnosporia divaricata,
Gymnosporia diversifolia,
Gymnosporia drummondii,
Gymnosporia elliptica,
Gymnosporia emarginata,
Gymnosporia engleriana,
Gymnosporia falconeri,
Gymnosporia forsskaoliana,
Gymnosporia fruticosa,
Gymnosporia gariepensis,
Gymnosporia glaucophylla,
Gymnosporia gracilipes,
Gymnosporia gracilis,
Gymnosporia grandifolia,
Gymnosporia grossularia,
Gymnosporia gurueensis,
Gymnosporia hainanensis,
Gymnosporia harenensis,
Gymnosporia harlandii,
Gymnosporia harveyana,
Gymnosporia heterophylla,
Species in the Celastraceae family
Acanthothamnus aphyllus,
Allocassine laurifolia,
Anthodon decussatus,
Anthodon panamense,
Apatophyllum constablei,
Apatophyllum flavovirens,
Apatophyllum macgillivrayi,
Apatophyllum olsenii,
Apatophyllum teretifolium,
Apodostigma pallens,
Arnicratea cambodiana,
Arnicratea ferruginea,
Bequaertia mucronata,
Brassiantha pentamera,
Brassiantha hedraiantheroides,
Brexia alaticarpa,
Brexia australis,
Brexia madagascariensis,
Brexia marioniae,
Brexiella cymosa,
Brexiella ilicifolia,
Campylostemon angolense,
Campylostemon bequaertii,
Campylostemon danckelmannianus,
Campylostemon laurentii,
Campylostemon lindequistianus,
Campylostemon mitophorus,
Campylostemon warneckeanum,
Canotia holacantha,
Canotia wendtii,
Cassine albens,
Cassine balae,
Cassine burkeana,
Cassine congylos,
Cassine grossa,
Cassine kedarnathii,
Cassine koordersii,
Cassine megaphylla,
Cassine micrantha,
Cassine obiensis,
Cassine parvifolia,
Cassine peragua,
Cassine kamurensis,
Catha edulis,
Celastrus aculeatus,
Celastrus angulata,
Celastrus australis,
Celastrus caseariifolius,
Celastrus cuneatus,
Celastrus flagellaris,