Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(6): 238 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000320226
Common Names
- Bathysa gymnocarpa
- Gymnocarpa Bathysa
- Bathysa
Description
Bathysa gymnocarpa (also called Gymnocarpa, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia, and is found in evergreen forests and secondary forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bathysa gymnocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for medicinal purposes. It has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, and is used to treat skin ailments such as rashes, boils, and abscesses.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bathysa gymnocarpa is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are pale green with small, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bathysa gymnocarpa is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. It is important to keep the soil moist while the cuttings are rooting.
Where to Find Bathysa gymnocarpa
Bathysa gymnocarpa can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America, including in Costa Rica, Panama, and Venezuela.
Bathysa gymnocarpa FAQ
What is the common name of Bathysa gymnocarpa?
Gymnocarpa Palm
What is the natural habitat of Bathysa gymnocarpa?
Rainforest understory
What is the average height of Bathysa gymnocarpa?
2-3m
Species in the Bathysa genus
Bathysa australis,
Bathysa bathysoides,
Bathysa gymnocarpa,
Bathysa mendoncae,
Bathysa multiflora,
Bathysa nicholsonii,
Bathysa perijaensis,
Bathysa pittieri,
Bathysa stipulata,
Bathysa sylvestrae,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata,
Acranthera anamallica,
Acranthera athroophlebia,
Acranthera atropella,
Acranthera aurantiaca,
Acranthera axilliflora,
Acranthera bullata,
Acranthera capitata,
Acranthera ceylanica,
Acranthera didymocarpa,
Acranthera endertii,
Acranthera frutescens,
Acranthera grandiflora,
Acranthera hallieri,
Acranthera hirtostipula,
Acranthera involucrata,
Acranthera johannis-winkleri,
Acranthera lanceolata,
Acranthera longipes,
Acranthera longipetiolata,
Acranthera maculata,
Acranthera megaphylla,
Acranthera monantha,
Acranthera nieuwenhuisii,
Acranthera ophiorhizoides,
Acranthera parviflora,
Acranthera philippensis,
Acranthera ruttenii,
Acranthera salmonea,
Acranthera siamensis,
Acranthera siliquosa,
Acranthera simalurensis,
Acranthera sinensis,
Acranthera strigosa,
Acranthera tomentosa,
Acranthera variegata,
Acranthera velutinervia,
Acranthera yatesii,
Acranthera philippinensis,
Acranthera burmanica,
Acranthera virescens,
Acranthera hoangii,
Acranthera collina,
Acrobotrys discolor,
Acrosynanthus jamaicensis,
Acrosynanthus latifolius,
Acrosynanthus minor,
Acrosynanthus ovatus,
Acrosynanthus parvifolius,
Acrosynanthus revolutus,