Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
australiensis
ID:
977493

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.T.Johanss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 1: 369 (1988 publ. 1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000976831

Common Names

  • Gynochthodes australiensis
  • Australian Gynochthodes
  • Gynochthodes australiensis

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Description

Gynochthodes australiensis (also called Australian Gynochthodes, among many other common names) is a shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas and is found in open, disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Gynochthodes australiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gynochthodes australiensis is white and has a yellowish center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gynochthodes australiensis is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a moist, well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Gynochthodes australiensis

Gynochthodes australiensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Australia.

Species in the Gynochthodes genus

Gynochthodes motleyi, Gynochthodes polillensis, Gynochthodes sessilis, Gynochthodes oresbia, Gynochthodes australiensis, Gynochthodes coriacea, Gynochthodes epiphytica, Gynochthodes lenticellata, Gynochthodes macrophylla, Gynochthodes mindanaensis, Gynochthodes nigra, Gynochthodes oligantha, Gynochthodes philippinensis, Gynochthodes proboscidea, Gynochthodes puberula, Gynochthodes pubifolia, Gynochthodes verticillata, Gynochthodes retusa, Gynochthodes ammitia, Gynochthodes artensis, Gynochthodes badia, Gynochthodes bartlingii, Gynochthodes billardierei, Gynochthodes brevipes, Gynochthodes bucidifolia, Gynochthodes calciphila, Gynochthodes callicarpifolia, Gynochthodes candollei, Gynochthodes canthoides, Gynochthodes celebica, Gynochthodes cinnamomifoliata, Gynochthodes citrina, Gynochthodes cochinchinensis, Gynochthodes collina, Gynochthodes constipata, Gynochthodes costata, Gynochthodes decipiens, Gynochthodes deplanchei, Gynochthodes elliptifolia, Gynochthodes elmeri, Gynochthodes gjellerupii, Gynochthodes glaucescens, Gynochthodes glomerata, Gynochthodes grayi, Gynochthodes hainanensis, Gynochthodes hirtella, Gynochthodes hispida, Gynochthodes hollrungiana, Gynochthodes howiana, Gynochthodes hupehensis,

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-93909: Based on the initial data import
Jan Thomas Johansson (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.T.Johanss.' in the authors string.