Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
insulare
ID:
713786

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 61: 57 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713119



Common Names

  • Gymnostachyum Insulare
  • Island Gymnostachyum
  • Island False-Iris


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Description

Gymnostachyum insulare (also called Island Rice Flower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 6 m tall. It is native to China, India, and Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, scrub, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Gymnostachyum insulare is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, diarrhoea, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gymnostachyum insulare has white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gymnostachyum insulare is a small, perennial herb native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil lightly moist. For cuttings, take a cutting from the stem and let it dry out for a few days before planting it in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil lightly moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Gymnostachyum insulare

Gymnostachyum insulare can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Gymnostachyum insulare FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gymnostachyum insulare?

Gymnostachyum insulare

What is the common name of Gymnostachyum insulare?

Island Gymnostachyum

Where is Gymnostachyum insulare found?

Gymnostachyum insulare is found in China, India, and Southeast Asia.

Species in the Gymnostachyum genus

Gymnostachyum affine, Gymnostachyum ceylanicum, Gymnostachyum coriaceum, Gymnostachyum cumingianum, Gymnostachyum decurrens, Gymnostachyum diversifolium, Gymnostachyum febrifugum, Gymnostachyum glabrum, Gymnostachyum glomeratum, Gymnostachyum glomeruliflorum, Gymnostachyum gracile, Gymnostachyum hirsutum, Gymnostachyum hirtistylum, Gymnostachyum hirtum, Gymnostachyum insulare, Gymnostachyum javanicum, Gymnostachyum keithii, Gymnostachyum larsenii, Gymnostachyum lateriflorum, Gymnostachyum latifolium, Gymnostachyum leptostachyum, Gymnostachyum listeri, Gymnostachyum longispicatum, Gymnostachyum magisnervatum, Gymnostachyum pallens, Gymnostachyum paniculatum, Gymnostachyum pictum, Gymnostachyum polyanthum, Gymnostachyum polyneuron, Gymnostachyum ridleyi, Gymnostachyum sahyadricum, Gymnostachyum sanguinolentum, Gymnostachyum scortechinii, Gymnostachyum signatum, Gymnostachyum simplicicaule, Gymnostachyum sinense, Gymnostachyum spiciforme, Gymnostachyum subacaule, Gymnostachyum subrosulatum, Gymnostachyum thwaitesii, Gymnostachyum tomentosum, Gymnostachyum trichosepalum, Gymnostachyum triflorum, Gymnostachyum trilobum, Gymnostachyum variegatum, Gymnostachyum venustum, Gymnostachyum pubescens, Gymnostachyum kanthanense, Gymnostachyum warrierianum, Gymnostachyum longifolium,

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.