Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Species:
coriacea
ID:
706015

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

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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.

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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,

References

Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:607808-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.