Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
stenostachya
ID:
975216

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl.) W.C.Burger

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. , n.s., 33: 150 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000974554

Common Names

  • Gonzalagunia stenostachya
  • Stenostachya Gonzalagunia
  • Gonzalagunia Stenostachya

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Description

Gonzalagunia stenostachya (also called Narrow-Spike Gonzalagunia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. It typically grows in moist, shady forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Gonzalagunia stenostachya is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers, and as a medicinal plant, for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gonzalagunia stenostachya is a small, white, four-petaled flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and green with a single, long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gonzalagunia stenostachya is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical rainforest of Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take a 4-6 inch stem cutting and place it in a pot filled with a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, humid environment until the cutting has rooted.

Where to Find Gonzalagunia stenostachya

Gonzalagunia stenostachya can be found in Central America, including Costa Rica, Panama, and Nicaragua.

Species in the Gonzalagunia genus

Gonzalagunia osaensis, Gonzalagunia affinis, Gonzalagunia asperula, Gonzalagunia bifida, Gonzalagunia brachyantha, Gonzalagunia brenesii, Gonzalagunia bunchosioides, Gonzalagunia ciliata, Gonzalagunia congesta, Gonzalagunia cornifolia, Gonzalagunia cuatrecasasii, Gonzalagunia dependens, Gonzalagunia dicocca, Gonzalagunia discolor, Gonzalagunia dodsonii, Gonzalagunia exigua, Gonzalagunia haitiensis, Gonzalagunia hirsuta, Gonzalagunia killipii, Gonzalagunia longithyrsa, Gonzalagunia microsepala, Gonzalagunia mildredae, Gonzalagunia mollis, Gonzalagunia ovatifolia, Gonzalagunia pachystachya, Gonzalagunia panamensis, Gonzalagunia pauciflora, Gonzalagunia rosea, Gonzalagunia rudis, Gonzalagunia sagrana, Gonzalagunia sessilifolia, Gonzalagunia sororia, Gonzalagunia stenostachya, Gonzalagunia surinamensis, Gonzalagunia tacanensis, Gonzalagunia thyrsoidea, Gonzalagunia whitei,

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-91716: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
William Carl Burger (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.C.Burger' in the authors string.