Geniostoma erythrosperma - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erythrosperma
ID:
696858
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 1: 263 (1880)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000696191
Common Names
- Geniostoma erythrosperma
- Erythrosperma Geniostoma
- Geniostoma
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Geniostoma erythrosperma (also called Red-seeded 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 erythrosperma is used as an ornamental plant and has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Geniostoma erythrosperma are white to pale pink, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Geniostoma erythrosperma is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is often found in rocky areas and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Geniostoma erythrosperma
Geniostoma erythrosperma is native to New Caledonia.
Geniostoma erythrosperma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Geniostoma erythrosperma?
Geniostoma erythrosperma
What type of plant is Geniostoma erythrosperma?
Shrub
Where is Geniostoma erythrosperma native to?
New Caledonia
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2818868: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.