Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gamblei
ID:
1316784

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kamik.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Trans. Nat. Hist. Soc. Kagoshima Imp. Coll. Agric. 3: 131 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329238

Common Names

  • Phoebe Gamblei
  • Phoebe Palm
  • White-veined Phoebe

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Description

Phoebe gamblei (also called Gamble's Phoebe, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has glossy, leathery leaves and small white flowers that bloom in the spring. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Phoebe gamblei is an ornamental plant used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phoebe gamblei has small, white flowers that are held in clusters. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings have two cotyledons and the first true leaves are trifoliate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phoebe gamblei is a hardy, evergreen tree that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full or partial shade. It can be propagated by division or cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Phoebe gamblei

Phoebe gamblei is native to India.

Phoebe gamblei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phoebe gamblei?

Phoebe gamblei

What is the common name of Phoebe gamblei?

Gamble's Phoebe

Where is Phoebe gamblei found?

Central and South America

Species in the Phoebe genus

Phoebe forbesii, Phoebe cuneata, Phoebe elliptica, Phoebe dehaasiifolia, Phoebe glabrifolia, Phoebe cuspidata, Phoebe cooperiana, Phoebe clemensii, Phoebe obtusa, Phoebe javanica, Phoebe laevis, Phoebe kunstleri, Phoebe kjellbergii, Phoebe incerta, Phoebe holosericea, Phoebe leiophylla, Phoebe lucida, Phoebe birmanica, Phoebe wightii, Phoebe tenuifolia, Phoebe siamensis, Phoebe assamica, Phoebe baishyae, Phoebe lummaoensis, Phoebe prazeri, Phoebe liana, Phoebe hedgei, Phoebe tavoyana, Phoebe angustifolia, Phoebe attenuata, Phoebe canescens, Phoebe chartacea, Phoebe excelsa, Phoebe lanceolata, Phoebe macrophylla, Phoebe pallida, Phoebe sterculioides, Phoebe formosana, Phoebe legendrei, Phoebe sheareri, Phoebe hainanensis, Phoebe hunanensis, Phoebe faberi, Phoebe grandis, Phoebe kwangsiensis, Phoebe bournei, Phoebe hui, Phoebe macrocarpa, Phoebe hungmoensis, Phoebe yaiensis,

Species in the Lauraceae family

Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,

References

Sizuka Kamikoti (b.1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kamik.' in the authors string.