Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
zaizou
ID:
713837

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aubrév. & Pellegr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 84: 184 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713170

Common Names

  • Gymnostemon zaizou
  • Zaizou's Gymnostemon
  • Zaizoui's Gymnostemon

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Synonyms

  • Mannia zaizou Aubrév. [unknown]

Description

Gymnostemon zaizou (also called Zaizou Rice Flower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 6 m tall. It is native to China, India, and Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, scrub, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Gymnostemon zaizou is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gymnostemon zaizou has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gymnostemon zaizou can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating by division, divide the plant in early spring and replant in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and fertilize regularly.

Where to Find Gymnostemon zaizou

Gymnostemon zaizou is native to China, Japan, and Korea.

Gymnostemon zaizou FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gymnostemon zaizou?

Gymnostemon zaizou

What type of plant is Gymnostemon zaizou?

It is a shrub

Where is Gymnostemon zaizou native to?

It is native to China

Species in the Gymnostemon genus

Species in the Simaroubaceae family

Ailanthus vietnamensis, Ailanthus altissima, Ailanthus excelsus, Ailanthus fordii, Ailanthus integrifolia, Ailanthus triphysa, Amaroria soulameoides, Brucea antidysenterica, Brucea bruceadelpha, Brucea guineensis, Brucea javanica, Brucea macrocarpa, Brucea mollis, Brucea tenuifolia, Brucea tonkinensis, Brucea trichotoma, Castela calcicola, Castela coccinea, Castela depressa, Castela emoryi, Castela erecta, Castela galapageia, Castela jacquiniifolia, Castela leonis, Castela macrophylla, Castela peninsularis, Castela polyandra, Castela retusa, Castela spinosa, Castela stewartii, Castela tortuosa, Castela tweediei, Castela victorinii, Eurycoma apiculata, Eurycoma harmandiana, Eurycoma longifolia, Gymnostemon zaizou, Homalolepis salubris, Homalolepis suaveolens, Homalolepis subcymosa, Homalolepis suffruticosa, Homalolepis tocantina, Homalolepis warmingiana, Homalolepis arenaria, Homalolepis cavalcantei, Homalolepis cuneata, Homalolepis docensis, Homalolepis floribunda, Homalolepis insignis, Homalolepis intermedia,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2836329: Based on the initial data import
André Aubréville (1897-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubrév.' in the authors string.
François Pellegrin (1881-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pellegr.' in the authors string.