Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wawra) Byng & Christenh.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 4: 145 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423636
Common Names
- Geniostoma waiolani
- Waiolani Geniostoma
- Waiolani Geniostoma Tree
Description
Geniostoma waiolani (also called Waiolani Geniostoma, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree which grows up to 4 metres tall. It is native to the Northern Territory in Australia and is found in monsoon forests, woodlands and along watercourses.
Uses & Benefits
Geniostoma waiolani is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Geniostoma waiolani 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Geniostoma waiolani is a shrub native to Hawaii. It is propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray, but may require supplemental irrigation during dry periods. It is best grown in soils with a pH of 6.0-7.5.
Where to Find Geniostoma waiolani
Geniostoma waiolani is found in the tropical forests of Hawaii.
Geniostoma waiolani FAQ
What is the scientific name of Geniostoma waiolani?
Geniostoma waiolani
What is the common name of Geniostoma waiolani?
Geniostoma waiolani
Where does Geniostoma waiolani grow?
Geniostoma waiolani is native to Australia and New Zealand.
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.