Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 17: 276 (1920 publ. 1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000705383
Common Names
- Gomphandra oblongifolia
- Oblong-leaved Gomphandra
- Gomphandra oblongifolia var. oblongifolia
Description
Gomphandra oblongifolia (also called Gomphandra oblongifolia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a thick, woody stem and long, narrow leaves. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as near streams and in forests.
Uses & Benefits
Gomphandra oblongifolia is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gomphandra oblongifolia is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gomphandra oblongifolia is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in partial shade. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy branches and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept at a temperature of around 70-85°F (21-29°C).
Where to Find Gomphandra oblongifolia
Gomphandra oblongifolia can be found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Gomphandra oblongifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gomphandra oblongifolia?
Gomphandra oblongifolia
What is the common name of Gomphandra oblongifolia?
Oblong-leaved Begonia
What is the natural habitat of Gomphandra oblongifolia?
It is native to 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,