Status:
valid
Authors:
Hance
Source:
cmp
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 4: 171 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000712949
Common Names
- Harland's Gymnosporia
- Gymnosporia harlandii
- Harland's Thorn
Description
Gymnosporia harlandii (also called Climbing Cedar, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a spreading crown and a smooth, grey bark. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Himalayas, and is found in dry, open forests and scrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Gymnosporia harlandii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for birds and other animals. Its leaves are used to make tea and its wood is used for fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gymnosporia harlandii has small white flowers, with four petals, and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a central taproot.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gymnosporia harlandii is best propagated from cuttings. Take 4-6 inch cuttings from the tips of the branches in late spring or early summer. Dip the cuttings in rooting hormone and plant them in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny location. The cuttings should root within 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Gymnosporia harlandii
Gymnosporia harlandii is native to South Africa, where it is found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.
Gymnosporia harlandii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gymnosporia harlandii?
Gymnosporia harlandii
What is the common name of Gymnosporia harlandii?
Harland's Thornapple
What is the natural habitat of Gymnosporia harlandii?
Dry, rocky hillsides in the Middle East
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,