Gastrolepis austrocaledonica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
austrocaledonica
ID:
695562
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baill.) R.A.Howard
Source:
cmp
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 21: 481 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694895
Common Names
- Gastrolepis austrocaledonica
- Gastrolepis Austrocaledonica var. Austrocaledonica
- Gastrolepis Austrocaledonica var. Subaustrocaledonica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gastrolepis austrocaledonica (also called South Caledonian Gastrolepis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows in moist, shady areas, and has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Gastrolepis austrocaledonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat coughs and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gastrolepis austrocaledonica is yellow and has a sweet smell. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and thin.
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Gastrolepis austrocaledonica is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun, and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and does not require much fertilizer or water.
Where to Find Gastrolepis austrocaledonica
Gastrolepis austrocaledonica is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Gastrolepis austrocaledonica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gastrolepis austrocaledonica?
Gastrolepis austrocaledonica
What type of plant is Gastrolepis austrocaledonica?
It is a type of liverwort.
What is the habitat of Gastrolepis austrocaledonica?
It is found in moist, shady areas in the Northern Hemisphere.
Species in the Gastrolepis genus
Species in the Stemonuraceae family
Cantleya corniculata, Codiocarpus andamanicus, Codiocarpus merrittii, Discophora guianensis, Discophora montana, Gastrolepis alticola, Gastrolepis austrocaledonica, Gomphandra apoensis, Gomphandra australiana, Gomphandra cambodiana, Gomphandra capitulata, Gomphandra comosa, Gomphandra coriacea, Gomphandra cumingiana, Gomphandra dolichocarpa, Gomphandra donnaiensis, Gomphandra flavicarpa, Gomphandra fuliginea, Gomphandra fusiformis, Gomphandra javanica, Gomphandra lancifolia, Gomphandra luzoniensis, Gomphandra lysipetala, Gomphandra mappioides, Gomphandra mollis, Gomphandra montana, Gomphandra oblongifolia, Gomphandra oligantha, Gomphandra pallida, Gomphandra papuana, Gomphandra parviflora, Gomphandra pseudojavanica, Gomphandra pseudoprasina, Gomphandra quadrifida, Gomphandra sawiensis, Gomphandra schoepfiifolia, Gomphandra simularensis, Gomphandra subrostrata, Gomphandra tetrandra, Gomphandra tomentella, Gomphandra velutina, Gomphandra palustris, Gomphandra halconensis, Gomphandra conklinii, Gomphandra rarinervis, Gomphandra fernandoi, Gomphandra bracteata, Gomphandra coi, Gomphandra psilandra, Gomphandra dinagatensis,
References
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Richard Alden Howard (1917-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.Howard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:434276-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.