Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
variabilis
ID:
713756

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hemsl.) Loes.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 29: 446 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713089

Common Names

  • Variable Gymnosporia
  • Gymnosporia variabilis
  • Variable Thorn

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Synonyms

  • Celastrus variabilis Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Maytenus arboreus H.Shao [unknown]
  • Maytenus variabilis (Loes.) C.Y.Cheng ex Q.H.Chen [unknown]
  • Maytenus variabilis inermis H.Shao [invalid]

Description

Gymnosporia variabilis (also called Variable Mock Orange, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 3 m in height. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky hillsides and woodlands. Its leaves are small and grey-green in colour, and its bark is rough and grey.

Uses & Benefits

Gymnosporia variabilis is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, diarrhoea, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gymnosporia variabilis has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a single head. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings are slender and have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gymnosporia variabilis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods require a warm, sunny position.

Where to Find Gymnosporia variabilis

Gymnosporia variabilis can be found in India and Sri Lanka.

Gymnosporia variabilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gymnosporia variabilis?

Gymnosporia variabilis

What is the common name of Gymnosporia variabilis?

Variable Gymnosporia

What is the natural habitat of Gymnosporia variabilis?

It is native to South Africa

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2836254: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
Ludwig Eduard Theodor Loesener (1865-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loes.' in the authors string.