Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
gertrudis
ID:
945813

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Fl. Schutzgeb. Südsee : 553 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000945151

Common Names

  • Dolicholobium gertrudis
  • Gertrude's Dolicholobium
  • Gertrude's Dolicholobium

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Description

Dolicholobium gertrudis (also called Gertrude's Callianthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a shrub or small tree growing to 4–6 m tall, with pinnate leaves composed of three to seven leaflets. It is native to Australia and New Guinea, where it grows in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dolicholobium gertrudis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dolicholobium gertrudis has white flowers with yellow centres. The flowers are borne on a single stem and have a long, thin seedpod. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dolicholobium gertrudis is a small shrub native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Dolicholobium gertrudis

Dolicholobium gertrudis is native to Australia and can be found in the dry woodlands of the country.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-63564: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.