Status:
valid
Authors:
Sleumer
Source:
cmp
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Blumea 17: 192 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000705423
Common Names
- Gomphandra velutina
- Gomphandra oblongifolia var. velutina
- Gomphandra oblongifolia var. oblongifolia
Description
Gomphandra velutina (also called Gomphandra obtusifolia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is a small tree, usually reaching a height of 10-15 m. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical rainforests. It prefers moist and shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Gomphandra velutina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, fever, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gomphandra velutina has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is small, black and round in shape. The seedlings have thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gomphandra velutina can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light.
Where to Find Gomphandra velutina
Gomphandra velutina is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests in India, Myanmar, and Thailand.
Gomphandra velutina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gomphandra velutina?
Gomphandra velutina
What is the common name of Gomphandra velutina?
Velvet Begonia
What is the natural habitat of Gomphandra velutina?
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,