Gomphostemma chinense - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chinense
ID:
974930
Status:
valid
Authors:
Oliv.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1884
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 15: t. 1468 (1884)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000974268
Common Names
- Gomphostemma chinense
- Chinese Gomphostemma
- Chinese Velvet Plant
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Gomphostemma chinense (also called Chinese Gomphostemma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South America, and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Gomphostemma chinense is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gomphostemma chinense has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped cotyledons and two small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gomphostemma chinense can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a light, well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Gomphostemma chinense
Gomphostemma chinense can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Species in the Gomphostemma genus
Gomphostemma grandiflorum, Gomphostemma aborense, Gomphostemma chinense, Gomphostemma crinitum, Gomphostemma curtisii, Gomphostemma deltodon, Gomphostemma dolichobotrys, Gomphostemma eriocarpon, Gomphostemma hainanense, Gomphostemma hemsleyanum, Gomphostemma heyneanum, Gomphostemma javanicum, Gomphostemma keralense, Gomphostemma leptodon, Gomphostemma lucidum, Gomphostemma mastersii, Gomphostemma melissifolium, Gomphostemma microcalyx, Gomphostemma microdon, Gomphostemma niveum, Gomphostemma nutans, Gomphostemma ovatum, Gomphostemma parviflorum, Gomphostemma pedunculatum, Gomphostemma stellato-hirsutum, Gomphostemma strobilinum, Gomphostemma sulcatum, Gomphostemma thomsonii, Gomphostemma velutinum, Gomphostemma hirsutum,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-91430: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.