Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
hymenopodum
ID:
1411161

Status:
valid

Authors:
(O.Deg. & Sherff) Byng & Christenh.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 4: 145 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423626

Common Names

  • Geniostoma hymenopodum
  • Lacebark
  • Lacebark Tree

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Description

Geniostoma hymenopodum (also called Hymenopodum Geniostoma, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree which grows up to 4 metres tall. It is native to the Northern Territory in Australia and is found in monsoon forests, woodlands and along watercourses.

Uses & Benefits

Geniostoma hymenopodum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Geniostoma hymenopodum are small, white, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geniostoma hymenopodum is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun, and can be grown in a variety of climates. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Geniostoma hymenopodum

Geniostoma hymenopodum is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Geniostoma hymenopodum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geniostoma hymenopodum?

Geniostoma hymenopodum

What is the common name of Geniostoma hymenopodum?

Hymenopod Geniostoma

Where is Geniostoma hymenopodum found?

Geniostoma hymenopodum is found in the Solomon Islands

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

Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
Earl Edward Sherff (1886-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sherff' in the authors string.
Otto Degener (1899-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Deg.' in the authors string.
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.