Goniolimon cuspidatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuspidatum
ID:
707057
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gamajun.
Source:
cmp
Year:
Citation Micro:
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000706390
Common Names
- Goniolimon cuspidatum
- Cuspidatum Goniolimon
- Cuspidatum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Goniolimon cuspidatum (also called cusp-leaved pennywort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Phyllanthaceae. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist habitats. It grows to a height of 0.5–1 m and has small, ovate leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Goniolimon cuspidatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Goniolimon cuspidatum has small, white flowers that are arranged in umbels. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Goniolimon cuspidatum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -5°C (23°F). It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Where to Find Goniolimon cuspidatum
Goniolimon cuspidatum is native to tropical Africa, where it is found in Cameroon, Gabon, and Nigeria.
Goniolimon cuspidatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Goniolimon cuspidatum?
Goniolimon cuspidatum
What is the common name of Goniolimon cuspidatum?
Cuspid sea-lavender
What is the natural habitat of Goniolimon cuspidatum?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Europe
Species in the Goniolimon genus
Goniolimon besserianum, Goniolimon callicomum, Goniolimon caucasicum, Goniolimon cuspidatum, Goniolimon dalmaticum, Goniolimon dshungaricum, Goniolimon elatum, Goniolimon eximium, Goniolimon glaberrimum, Goniolimon graminifolium, Goniolimon heldreichii, Goniolimon incanum, Goniolimon italicum, Goniolimon orthocladum, Goniolimon platypterum, Goniolimon rubellum, Goniolimon sartorii, Goniolimon sewerzowii, Goniolimon speciosum, Goniolimon tataricum,
Species in the Plumbaginaceae family
Acantholimon ekimii, Acantholimon mobayenii, Acantholimon multiflorum, Acantholimon acanthobryum, Acantholimon acerosum, Acantholimon acmostegium, Acantholimon afanassievii, Acantholimon agropyroideum, Acantholimon ahangarensis, Acantholimon alaicum, Acantholimon alatavicum, Acantholimon alavae, Acantholimon albertii, Acantholimon albocalycinum, Acantholimon alexandri, Acantholimon alexeenkoanum, Acantholimon amoenum, Acantholimon anisophyllum, Acantholimon annae, Acantholimon antilibanoticum, Acantholimon anzobicum, Acantholimon araxanum, Acantholimon argyrostachyum, Acantholimon aristulatum, Acantholimon armenum, Acantholimon artosense, Acantholimon arundoscapum, Acantholimon aspadanum, Acantholimon asphodelinum, Acantholimon astragalinum, Acantholimon atrofuscum, Acantholimon atropatanum, Acantholimon auganum, Acantholimon aulieatense, Acantholimon austroiranicum, Acantholimon avanosicum, Acantholimon avenaceum, Acantholimon azizae, Acantholimon bakhtiaricum, Acantholimon balchanicum, Acantholimon bashkaleicum, Acantholimon birandii, Acantholimon blakelockii, Acantholimon blandum, Acantholimon bodeanum, Acantholimon bonesseae, Acantholimon borodinii, Acantholimon brachyphyllum, Acantholimon brachystachyum, Acantholimon bracteatum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2829588: Based on the initial data import
Aleksandra Pavlovna Gamajunova (b.1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gamajun.' in the authors string.