Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
gabonicum
ID:
1414512

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pellegr. ex Le Thomas) Lissambou & Couvreur

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 114: 55 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001426977



Common Names

  • Greenwayodendron gabonicum
  • Gabon Greenwayodendron
  • Gabon's Greenwayodendron


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Description

Greenwayodendron gabonicum (also called 'Gabon Greenwayodendron', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the tropical Americas. It is an evergreen, terrestrial plant with a creeping rhizome and fronds up to 60 cm long. It is found in tropical rainforest, cloud forest, and montane forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Greenwayodendron gabonicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Greenwayodendron gabonicum has small, yellow flowers. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are thin with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Greenwayodendron gabonicum is a low-growing, evergreen fern that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is best grown in partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by division or by spores.

Where to Find Greenwayodendron gabonicum

Greenwayodendron gabonicum can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and West Africa.

Greenwayodendron gabonicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Greenwayodendron gabonicum?

Greenwayodendron gabonicum

What is the common name of Greenwayodendron gabonicum?

Gabon greenwayodendron

Where is Greenwayodendron gabonicum native to?

Greenwayodendron gabonicum is native to Gabon.

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

François Pellegrin (1881-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pellegr.' in the authors string.
Annick Le Thomas (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Le Thomas' in the authors string.
Thomas Louis Peter Couvreur (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Couvreur' in the authors string.
Brandet-Junior Lissambou: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lissambou' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77192855-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.