Status:
valid
Authors:
Rehder & E.H.Wilson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Pl. Wilson. 1: 563 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694761
Common Names
- Gardneria lanceolata
- Lanceolate Gardneria
- Lanceolata Gardneria
Description
Gardneria lanceolata (also called Lanceolate Gardneria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in evergreen forests, usually in the understory.
Uses & Benefits
Gardneria lanceolata has been used for its medicinal properties, including as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-fungal. It has also been used as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine, as well as for its culinary uses, such as in curries and other dishes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gardneria lanceolata has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gardneria lanceolata is a shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a sandy soil mix. The plant can be propagated by division or layering.
Where to Find Gardneria lanceolata
Gardneria lanceolata is native to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, especially in areas of high rainfall.
Gardneria lanceolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gardneria lanceolata?
Gardneria lanceolata
What is the family of Gardneria lanceolata?
Loranthaceae
Where is Gardneria lanceolata native to?
India
Species in the Gardneria genus
Species in the Loganiaceae family
Antonia ovata,
Bonyunia antoniifolia,
Bonyunia aquatica,
Bonyunia minor,
Bonyunia superba,
Bonyunia venusta,
Bonyunia spectabilis,
Bonyunia excelsa,
Bonyunia magnifica,
Bonyunia nobilis,
Bonyunia pulchra,
Gardneria angustifolia,
Gardneria lanceolata,
Gardneria multiflora,
Gardneria nutans,
Gardneria ovata,
Geniostoma angustifolium,
Geniostoma antherotrichum,
Geniostoma balansanum,
Geniostoma biseriale,
Geniostoma borbonicum,
Geniostoma calcicola,
Geniostoma celastrineum,
Geniostoma clavatum,
Geniostoma cyrtandrae,
Geniostoma densiflora,
Geniostoma erythrosperma,
Geniostoma fagraeoides,
Geniostoma gagnae,
Geniostoma glaucescens,
Geniostoma grandifolium,
Geniostoma huttonii,
Geniostoma leenhoutsii,
Geniostoma macrophyllum,
Geniostoma mooreanum,
Geniostoma novae-caledoniae,
Geniostoma pedunculatum,
Geniostoma petiolosum,
Geniostoma randianum,
Geniostoma rapense,
Geniostoma rarotongensis,
Geniostoma remyana,
Geniostoma rupestre,
Geniostoma stipulare,
Geniostoma sykesii,
Geniostoma trichostylum,
Geniostoma umbellatum,
Geniostoma vestitum,
Geniostoma weinlandii,
Geniostoma imbricatum,