Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
sykesii
ID:
696980

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fosberg & Sachet

Source:
cmp

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 47: 19 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000696313

Common Names

  • Geniostoma sykesii
  • Sykesii Geniostoma
  • Geniostoma

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Description

Geniostoma sykesii (also called Sykesii, 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 sykesii 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 sykesii 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 sykesii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, cuttings or layering.

Where to Find Geniostoma sykesii

Geniostoma sykesii is native to New Caledonia.

Geniostoma sykesii FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Geniostoma sykesii?

Geniostoma sykesii is native to New Zealand.

What type of soil does Geniostoma sykesii prefer?

Geniostoma sykesii prefers well-drained, acidic soil.

How often should Geniostoma sykesii be watered?

Geniostoma sykesii 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-2818983: Based on the initial data import
Francis Raymond Fosberg (1908-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fosberg' in the authors string.
Marie-Hélène Sachet (1922-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sachet' in the authors string.