Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
lanceolata
ID:
695428

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

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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.

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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 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2817276: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Rehder (1863-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rehder' in the authors string.
Ernest Henry Wilson (1876-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.H.Wilson' in the authors string.