Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
acaulis
ID:
976990

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.S.Lo

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 18: 280 79 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000976328

Common Names

  • Guihaiothamnus acaulis
  • Stemless Guihaiothamnus
  • Stemless Guihaiothamnus Acaulis

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Description

Guihaiothamnus acaulis (also called 'Acaulis', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m high. It is native to China and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Guihaiothamnus acaulis is used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a landscape plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Guihaiothamnus acaulis is a white or yellowish-white, tubular flower with a long, curved spur. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guihaiothamnus acaulis is a terrestrial orchid native to the Solomon Islands. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground in a sheltered, shady spot. It prefers a well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a well-drained, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Guihaiothamnus acaulis

Guihaiothamnus acaulis is native to the Solomon Islands.

Species in the Guihaiothamnus genus

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-93401: Based on the initial data import
Hsien Shui Lo (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.S.Lo' in the authors string.