Gomphostemma microcalyx - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microcalyx
ID:
974967
Status:
valid
Authors:
Prain
Source:
wcs
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 59: 316 (1890 publ. 1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000974305
Common Names
- Gomphostemma microcalyx
- Microcalyx Gomphostemma
- Gomphostemma
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Gomphostemma microcalyx (also called Chinese Bellflower, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb with a creeping rootstock. It is native to China and is found in forests, grasslands, and rocky slopes. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves that are densely covered with white hairs and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Gomphostemma microcalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and can be used to cover slopes and banks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gomphostemma microcalyx is white in color and has five petals. The seed is small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gomphostemma microcalyx is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to China. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in moist soil.
Where to Find Gomphostemma microcalyx
Gomphostemma microcalyx can be found in the Brazilian states of Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo.
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-91466: Based on the initial data import
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.