Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
luteocarpa
ID:
1330132

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jongkind

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Eur. J. Taxon. 126: 3 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342586

Common Names

  • Gaertnera luteocarpa
  • Luteocarpa Gaertnera
  • Gaertnera

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Description

Gaertnera luteocarpa (also called Yellow-fruited Gaertnera, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is found in Madagascar. It is a small, evergreen shrub with a rounded crown and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas, along roadsides, and in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Gaertnera luteocarpa is used as a medicinal plant and also as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gaertnera luteocarpa sub. sinoensis Jongkind
Gaertnera luteocarpa sub. luteocarpa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gaertnera luteocarpa has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gaertnera luteocarpa is a tropical plant that is best grown in a warm, humid environment. It prefers well-draining soil and should be propagated from stem cuttings. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist soil mixture. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Gaertnera luteocarpa

Gaertnera luteocarpa is native to Africa. It can be found in moist, sandy soils in open areas such as woodlands, fields, and roadsides.

Gaertnera luteocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaertnera luteocarpa?

Gaertnera luteocarpa

What is the common name of Gaertnera luteocarpa?

Luteocarpa Gaertnera

What type of plant is Gaertnera luteocarpa?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Gaertnera genus

Gaertnera alata, Gaertnera bambusifolia, Gaertnera brevipedicellata, Gaertnera darcyana, Gaertnera furcellata, Gaertnera madagascariensis, Gaertnera microphylla, Gaertnera pauciflora, Gaertnera aphanodioica, Gaertnera gabonensis, Gaertnera ianthina, Gaertnera kochummenii, Gaertnera alstonii, Gaertnera aurea, Gaertnera belumutensis, Gaertnera raphaelii, Gaertnera letouzeyi, Gaertnera schatzii, Gaertnera monstruosa, Gaertnera lowryi, Gaertnera capitulata, Gaertnera arenaria, Gaertnera bieleri, Gaertnera calycina, Gaertnera cardiocarpa, Gaertnera cooperi, Gaertnera crassiflora, Gaertnera cuneifolia, Gaertnera divaricata, Gaertnera diversifolia, Gaertnera drakeana, Gaertnera edentata, Gaertnera eketensis, Gaertnera fractiflexa, Gaertnera gardneri, Gaertnera globigera, Gaertnera grisea, Gaertnera guillotii, Gaertnera hirtiflora, Gaertnera hispida, Gaertnera humblotii, Gaertnera inflexa, Gaertnera junghuhniana, Gaertnera leucothyrsa, Gaertnera liberiensis, Gaertnera longifolia, Gaertnera longevaginalis, Gaertnera macrobotrys, Gaertnera macrostipula, Gaertnera obesa,

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

Carel Christiaan Hugo Jongkind (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jongkind' in the authors string.