Status:
valid
Authors:
Schori
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 67: 721 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334034
Common Names
- Gomphandra
- Psilandra Star
- Bare Star
Description
Gomphandra psilandra (also called Psilandra Gomphandra, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to Southeast Asia. It has a single, erect stem and produces white flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Gomphandra psilandra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make wreaths and garlands.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gomphandra psilandra is white with yellow spots, and the seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gomphandra psilandra is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the clumps in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Gomphandra psilandra
Gomphandra psilandra is native to the tropical forests of India, Myanmar, and Thailand.
Gomphandra psilandra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gomphandra psilandra?
Gomphandra psilandra
What is the common name of Gomphandra psilandra?
Bald-headed
Where is Gomphandra psilandra found?
It is found in the tropical forests of South America
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.