Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sherff) Byng & Christenh.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 4: 145 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423686
Description
Geniostoma venosum (also called Veined geniostoma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Loganiaceae. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Geniostoma venosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach pains.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Geniostoma venosum has small, white flowers with five petals and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin stems and bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Geniostoma venosum: This plant is best grown in well-drained soil in a sunny location. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Geniostoma venosum
Geniostoma venosum is native to Japan and can be found in moist forests and along streams.
Geniostoma venosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Geniostoma venosum?
Geniostoma venosum
What are the common names of Geniostoma venosum?
Veined geniostoma
What is the natural habitat of Geniostoma venosum?
Tropical forests of Central and South America
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
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.