Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pax & K.Hoffm.) Esser & L.S.Oliveira
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 127: 1271 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342137
Common Names
- Gymnanthes edwalliana
- Edwall's Gymnanthes
- Edwalliana Gymnanthes
Description
Gymnanthes edwalliana (also called Edwall's Gymnanthes, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a perennial herb with erect stems and lanceolate leaves. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Gymnanthes edwalliana is used in traditional medicine for its diuretic and laxative effects, as well as for treating liver and gallbladder problems. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves can be boiled and eaten like spinach.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gymnanthes edwalliana is white or pink in colour and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gymnanthes edwalliana is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in spring and to divide the plants in autumn. It can be propagated in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Gymnanthes edwalliana
Gymnanthes edwalliana is found in Western Australia.
Gymnanthes edwalliana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gymnanthes edwalliana?
Gymnanthes edwalliana
What is the common name of Gymnanthes edwalliana?
Edwall's Gymnanthes
What is the natural habitat of Gymnanthes edwalliana?
It is native to Mexico and grows in forests and scrublands
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,