Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
crinitum
ID:
974933

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar. 2: 12 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000974271

Common Names

  • Gomphostemma crinitum
  • Hairy Gomphostemma
  • Hairy Velvet Plant

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Description

Gomphostemma crinitum (also called Hairy 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 crinitum 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 crinitum has white flowers with yellow centers and a star-shaped seed capsule. The seedlings are small, round and green. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gomphostemma crinitum 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 crinitum

Gomphostemma crinitum can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

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,

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