Status:
valid
Authors:
Schori
Source:
cmp
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Blumea 55: 189 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746503
Common Names
- Gomphandra palustris
- Palustris Gomphandra
- Gomphandra Palustris
Description
Gomphandra palustris (also called Gomphandra palustris, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has white flowers and grows in moist, shady forests. It is also found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Uses & Benefits
Gomphandra palustris is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and stomach ailments. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gomphandra palustris has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gomphandra palustris is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season, but avoid overwatering. Prune after flowering to maintain a compact shape.
Where to Find Gomphandra palustris
Gomphandra palustris is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in the tropical forests of Indonesia and Malaysia.
Gomphandra palustris FAQ
What type of soil is best for Gomphandra palustris?
Gomphandra palustris prefers moist, well-drained soils with a slightly acidic pH.
What is the best temperature for Gomphandra palustris?
Gomphandra palustris prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).
How much light does Gomphandra palustris need?
Gomphandra palustris prefers partial shade to full sun.
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
Melanie Schori: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schori' in the authors string.