Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
angustifolium
ID:
696815

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bouton ex DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 9: 28 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000696148

Common Names

  • Geniostoma angustifolium
  • Narrow-leaved Geniostoma
  • Narrow-leaved Stomaphylla

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Synonyms

  • Geniostoma myrtifolium floribundum Cordem. [unknown]
  • Geniostoma lanceolatum floribundum Cordem. [unknown]

Description

Geniostoma angustifolium (also called Narrow-leaved Geniostoma, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in rocky, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Geniostoma angustifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Geniostoma angustifolium are yellow and bell-shaped with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geniostoma angustifolium is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, cuttings or layering.

Where to Find Geniostoma angustifolium

Geniostoma angustifolium can be found in Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.

Geniostoma angustifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geniostoma angustifolium?

Geniostoma angustifolium

What is the family of Geniostoma angustifolium?

Lamiaceae

What are the common names of Geniostoma angustifolium?

Narrow-leaved bush sage

Species in the Geniostoma genus

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, Geniostoma tinifolium, Geniostoma hymenopodum, Geniostoma pumilum, Geniostoma waiolani, Geniostoma waialealae, Geniostoma hirtellum, Geniostoma hedyosmifolium, Geniostoma degeneri, Geniostoma lydgatei, Geniostoma hosakanum, Geniostoma helleri, Geniostoma venosum, Geniostoma lorencianum, Geniostoma kaalae, Geniostoma hallei, Geniostoma tinifolium,

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Louis Bouton (1800-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bouton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:546360-1: Based on the initial data import