Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
waialealae
ID:
1411193

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wawra) Byng & Christenh.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 4: 145 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423658

Common Names

  • Geniostoma waialealae
  • Waialealae Geniostoma
  • Waialealae Geniostoma Tree

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Description

Geniostoma waialealae (also called Waialealae Geniostoma, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that typically grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to the tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as along riverbanks and in valleys.

Uses & Benefits

Geniostoma waialealae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Geniostoma waialealae is white and tubular with five petals. The seed is small and black, with a hard seed coat. The seedlings are small and spindly with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geniostoma waialealae is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Geniostoma waialealae

Geniostoma waialealae is native to Hawaii.

Geniostoma waialealae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geniostoma waialealae?

Geniostoma waialealae

What is the common name of Geniostoma waialealae?

Waialealae Geniostoma

What is the natural habitat of Geniostoma waialealae?

Geniostoma waialealae is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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

Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Wawra von Fernsee (1831-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wawra' in the authors string.
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.