Gomphandra bracteata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bracteata
ID:
1321578
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schori
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 67: 713 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334032
Common Names
- Gomphandra
- Bracteata Star
- Bract Star
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Gomphandra bracteata (also called Bracteate Gomphandra, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to Southeast Asia. It has a single, erect stem and produces white flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Gomphandra bracteata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make wreaths and garlands.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gomphandra bracteata is white with yellow spots, and the seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gomphandra bracteata is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the clumps in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Gomphandra bracteata
Gomphandra bracteata is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Gomphandra bracteata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gomphandra bracteata?
Gomphandra bracteata
What is the common name of Gomphandra bracteata?
Bracted
Where is Gomphandra bracteata found?
It is found in the tropical forests of South America
Species in the Gomphandra genus
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, Gomphandra ultramafiterrestris,
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
Melanie Schori: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schori' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77122041-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.