Gomphostemma curtisii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
curtisii
ID:
974934
Status:
valid
Authors:
Prain
Source:
wcs
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 59: 315 (1890 publ. 1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000974272
Common Names
- Gomphostemma curtisii
- Curtis's Gomphostemma
- Curtis's Velvet Plant
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Gomphostemma curtisii (also called Curtis' 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 curtisii 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 curtisii 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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Gomphostemma curtisii 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 curtisii
Gomphostemma curtisii 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-91435: Based on the initial data import
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.