Gymnanthes boticario - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boticario
ID:
920960
Status:
valid
Authors:
Esser, M.F.A.Lucena & M.Alves
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 40: 345 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920295
Common Names
- Boticario Gymnanthes
- Boticario Palm
- Boticario Rattle Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gymnanthes boticario (also called Gymnanthes, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical forests. It has alternate, leathery leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Gymnanthes boticario is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower for bouquets. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and as an antiseptic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gymnanthes boticario is yellow in colour and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and round with a black colour. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
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Gymnanthes boticario is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 10 m tall. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It prefers a warm, humid climate and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of branches and rooted in a moist potting mix. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Gymnanthes boticario
Gymnanthes boticario is found in Colombia and Venezuela.
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-465742: Based on the initial data import
Hans-Joachim Esser (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Esser' in the authors string.
Marccus Vinicius da Silva Alves (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Alves' in the authors string.
Maria de Fátima de Araújo Lucena: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.F.A.Lucena' in the authors string.