Geniostoma novae-caledoniae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
novae-caledoniae
ID:
696927
Status:
valid
Authors:
Vieill. ex Baill.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 1: 263 (1880)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000696260
Common Names
- Geniostoma novae-caledoniae
- Novae-Caledoniae Geniostoma
- Geniostoma
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Geniostoma novae-caledoniae (also called Novae-Caledoniae, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, native to New Caledonia. It grows in lowland to montane forests, scrub and shrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Geniostoma novae-caledoniae 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 novae-caledoniae 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 novae-caledoniae 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 novae-caledoniae
Geniostoma novae-caledoniae is native to New Caledonia.
Geniostoma novae-caledoniae FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Geniostoma novae-caledoniae?
Geniostoma novae-caledoniae is native to New Caledonia.
What type of soil does Geniostoma novae-caledoniae prefer?
Geniostoma novae-caledoniae prefers well-drained, acidic soil.
How often should Geniostoma novae-caledoniae be watered?
Geniostoma novae-caledoniae should be watered regularly, but not too often.
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-2818930: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Eugène Vieillard (1819-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vieill.' in the authors string.