Status:
valid
Authors:
(Y.Z.Ruan) Razafim. & B.Bremer
Source:
tro
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 33: 288 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042994
Common Names
- Gynochthodes cinnamomifoliata
- Cinnamomifoliata Gynochthodes
- Cinnamomifoliata's Gynochthodes
Description
Gynochthodes cinnamomifoliata (also called Cinnamon-leaved Gynochthodes, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a small shrub native to Australia and grows in open forests and woodlands. It has small, ovate leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Gynochthodes cinnamomifoliata is used for its ornamental value in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gynochthodes cinnamomifoliata has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.
Where to Find Gynochthodes cinnamomifoliata
Gynochthodes cinnamomifoliata is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in moist and shaded areas of forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
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
Yun Zhen Ruan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Z.Ruan' in the authors string.