Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
rapense
ID:
696947

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 130: 226 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000696280

Common Names

  • Geniostoma rapense
  • Rapense Geniostoma
  • Geniostoma

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Description

Geniostoma rapense (also called Rapense, 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 rapense 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 rapense 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Geniostoma rapense 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 rapense

Geniostoma rapense is native to New Caledonia.

Geniostoma rapense FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Geniostoma rapense?

Geniostoma rapense is native to New Zealand.

What type of soil does Geniostoma rapense prefer?

Geniostoma rapense prefers well-drained, acidic soil.

How often should Geniostoma rapense be watered?

Geniostoma rapense 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