Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
somalensis
ID:
714567

Status:
valid

Authors:
Botsch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 52: 808 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713900



Common Names

  • Gyroptera somalensis
  • Somalensis Wingnut
  • Somalensis Wing Nut


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Description

Gyroptera somalensis (also called Somali Gyroptera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to East Africa. It has large, leathery leaves and white flowers. It is found in open woodlands and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Gyroptera somalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Gyroptera somalensis are white, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, black, oblong nut. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gyroptera somalensis can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Gyroptera somalensis

Gyroptera somalensis is native to East Africa.

Gyroptera somalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gyroptera somalensis?

Gyroptera somalensis

What is the common name of Gyroptera somalensis?

Somalensis Gyroptera

What is the optimal soil type for Gyroptera somalensis?

Well-drained soil

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

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