Status:
valid
Authors:
Wight
Source:
cmp
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Ill. Ind. Bot. 1: 103 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000705348
Common Names
- Gomphandra coriacea
- Coriacea Gomphandra
- Gomphandra Coriacea
Synonyms
- Platea coriacea Thwaites [unknown]
Description
Gomphandra coriacea (also called Coriaceous 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 coriacea 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 coriacea 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gomphandra coriacea can be propagated by seed or division. It should be grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Regular watering is necessary to keep the soil moist. Fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Gomphandra coriacea
Gomphandra coriacea is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and China.
Gomphandra coriacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gomphandra coriacea?
Gomphandra coriacea
What is the common name of Gomphandra coriacea?
Gomphandra
What is the natural habitat of Gomphandra coriacea?
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,