Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Species:
capitulata
ID:
706010

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jungh. & de Vriese) Becc.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Malesia 1: 111 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000705343

Common Names

  • Gomphandra capitulata
  • Capitulata Gomphandra
  • Gomphandra Capitulata

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Synonyms

  • Mastixia heterophylla Blume [unknown]
  • Aralia capitulata Jungh. & de Vriese [unknown]

Description

Gomphandra capitulata (also called Capitulate Gomphandra, among many other common names) is a shrub native to India. It has ovate-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is found in moist forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Gomphandra capitulata is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Gomphandra capitulata has white to pinkish flowers with four petals. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gomphandra capitulata is a tropical plant that is native to Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m (10 ft) tall and can be propagated by cuttings or by layering. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It is also relatively pest and disease free.

Where to Find Gomphandra capitulata

Gomphandra capitulata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and China.

Gomphandra capitulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gomphandra capitulata?

Gomphandra capitulata

What is the common name of Gomphandra capitulata?

Gomphandra

What is the natural habitat of Gomphandra capitulata?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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

Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.
Franz Wilhelm Junghuhn (1809-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jungh.' in the authors string.
Willem Hendrik de Vriese (1806-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Vriese' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:607806-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.