Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Species:
contracta
ID:
712785

Status:
valid

Authors:
Warb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. German. Nat. Cur. 68: 360 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000712118

Common Names

  • Gymnacranthera Contracta
  • Contracta Gymnacranthera
  • Contracted Gymnacranthera

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Description

Gymnacranthera contracta (also called 'Contracted Gymnacranthera', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height. It is native to China and is found in moist forests and woodlands. The leaves are small and oval-shaped with a pointed tip, and the flowers are small and white.

Uses & Benefits

Gymnacranthera contracta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Gymnacranthera contracta are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gymnacranthera contracta is a small evergreen shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Gymnacranthera contracta

Gymnacranthera contracta is native to India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Gymnacranthera contracta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gymnacranthera contracta?

Gymnacranthera contracta

What is the common name of Gymnacranthera contracta?

Contract tree

Where is Gymnacranthera contracta native to?

India

Species in the Myristicaceae family

Bicuiba oleifera, Brochoneura usambarensis, Coelocaryon botryoides, Coelocaryon oxycarpum, Coelocaryon preussii, Coelocaryon sphaerocarpum, Compsoneura anoriensis, Compsoneura atopa, Compsoneura capitellata, Compsoneura claroensis, Compsoneura cuatrecasasii, Compsoneura debilis, Compsoneura diazii, Compsoneura excelsa, Compsoneura lapidiflora, Compsoneura mexicana, Compsoneura mutisii, Compsoneura racemosa, Compsoneura rigidifolia, Compsoneura schultesiana, Compsoneura sprucei, Compsoneura trianae, Compsoneura ulei, Doyleanthus arillata, Endocomia canarioides, Endocomia macrocoma, Endocomia rufirachis, Endocomia virella, Gymnacranthera bancana, Gymnacranthera canarica, Gymnacranthera contracta, Gymnacranthera farquhariana, Gymnacranthera forbesii, Gymnacranthera maliliensis, Gymnacranthera ocellata, Haematodendron glabrum, Horsfieldia ampla, Horsfieldia ampliformis, Horsfieldia amplomontana, Horsfieldia amygdalina, Horsfieldia androphora, Horsfieldia angularis, Horsfieldia aruana, Horsfieldia atjehensis, Horsfieldia australiana, Horsfieldia basifissa, Horsfieldia borneensis, Horsfieldia brachiata, Horsfieldia carnosa, Horsfieldia clavata,

References

Otto Warburg (1859-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:585675-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.