Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
rupestre
ID:
696953

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1776

Citation Micro:
Char. Gen. Pl. : 24 (1776)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000696286

Common Names

  • Geniostoma rupestre
  • Rupestre Geniostoma
  • Geniostoma

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Description

Geniostoma rupestre (also called Rupestre, 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 rupestre is used as an ornamental plant and has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Geniostoma rupestre var. australianum (F.Muell.) B.J.Conn
Geniostoma rupestre var. crassifolium (Benth.) B.J.Conn
Geniostoma rupestre var. glaberrimum (Benth.) B.J.Conn
Geniostoma rupestre var. hoeferi (Gilg & Gilg-Ben.) B.J.Conn
Geniostoma rupestre var. ligustrifolium (A.Cunn.) B.J.Conn
Geniostoma rupestre var. rouffaeranum B.J.Conn
Geniostoma rupestre var. solomonense B.J.Conn
Geniostoma rupestre var. thymeleaceum (Baill.) B.J.Conn
Geniostoma rupestre var. lasiostemon (Blume) ined.
Geniostoma rupestre var. rupestre

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Geniostoma rupestre are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geniostoma rupestre 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 rupestre

Geniostoma rupestre is native to New Caledonia.

Geniostoma rupestre FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Geniostoma rupestre?

Geniostoma rupestre is native to New Zealand.

What type of soil does Geniostoma rupestre prefer?

Geniostoma rupestre prefers well-drained, acidic soil.

How often should Geniostoma rupestre be watered?

Geniostoma rupestre 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-2818954: Based on the initial data import
Georg Forster (1754-1794): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Forst.' in the authors string.
Johann Reinhold Forster (1729-1798): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Forst.' in the authors string.