Gymnanthes belizensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
belizensis
ID:
977383
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.L.Webster
Source:
wcs
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 54: 198 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000976721
Common Names
- Gymnanthes belizensis
- Belizensis Tree
- Belizensis Gymnanthes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gymnanthes belizensis (also called Belize Gymnanthes, among many other common names) is a shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas and is found in open, disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Gymnanthes belizensis is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used as a hedge or windbreak. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of firewood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gymnanthes belizensis has small, fragrant flowers with white petals and yellowish-green sepals. The flowers are borne on a short, erect stem. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gymnanthes belizensis is a tropical shrub native to South America. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The seeds should be sown in a sterile medium.
Where to Find Gymnanthes belizensis
Gymnanthes belizensis is native to Belize.
Species in the Gymnanthes genus
Gymnanthes inopinata, Gymnanthes boticario, Gymnanthes actinostemoides, Gymnanthes albicans, Gymnanthes belizensis, Gymnanthes borneensis, Gymnanthes discolor, Gymnanthes dressleri, Gymnanthes farinosa, Gymnanthes gaudichaudii, Gymnanthes glabrata, Gymnanthes guyanensis, Gymnanthes hypoleuca, Gymnanthes insolita, Gymnanthes integra, Gymnanthes longipes, Gymnanthes lucida, Gymnanthes nervosa, Gymnanthes pallens, Gymnanthes recurva, Gymnanthes remota, Gymnanthes riparia, Gymnanthes widgrenii, Gymnanthes edwalliana, Gymnanthes leonardii-crispi,
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-93792: Based on the initial data import
Grady Webster (1927-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Webster' in the authors string.