Gaertnera velutina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.M.Taylor
Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 99: 724 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315235
Common Names
- Velutina Gaertnera
- Madagascar Gaertnera
- Velvet Gaertnera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gaertnera velutina (also called Velvet Gaertnera, among many other common names) is a shrub with white flowers and small, round, green fruits. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry forests and scrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Gaertnera velutina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gaertnera velutina has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gaertnera velutina is a small shrub that grows to a height of 1 m. It has a spreading habit and is suitable for use as a ground cover or in a rock garden. It is drought-tolerant and prefers well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Gaertnera velutina
Gaertnera velutina is native to Madagascar.
Gaertnera velutina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gaertnera velutina?
Gaertnera velutina
What is the natural habitat of Gaertnera velutina?
Gaertnera velutina is native to Madagascar
What is the flowering season of Gaertnera velutina?
Gaertnera velutina flowers in the summer months
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
Charlotte M. Taylor (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Taylor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77145058-1: Based on the initial data import