Description
Gonocarpus benthamii (also called Bentham's Gonocarpus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 8 m tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 15 cm. It is native to India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. It is found in evergreen forests, at elevations of up to 1,500 m.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gonocarpus benthamii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
Where to Find Gonocarpus benthamii
Gonocarpus benthamii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay.