Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Pap. Michigan Acad. Sci. 23: 183 (1937 publ. 1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000705351
Common Names
- Gomphandra dolichocarpa
- Dolichocarpa Gomphandra
- Gomphandra Dolichocarpa
Description
Gomphandra dolichocarpa (also called Long-fruited 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 dolichocarpa 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 dolichocarpa 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 dolichocarpa 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 dolichocarpa
Gomphandra dolichocarpa is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and China.
Gomphandra dolichocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gomphandra dolichocarpa?
Gomphandra dolichocarpa
What is the common name of Gomphandra dolichocarpa?
Gomphandra
What is the natural habitat of Gomphandra dolichocarpa?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia
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,