Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
gamopetala
ID:
1221636

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boerl. ex Koord.-Schum.

Source:
tro

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Meded. Lands Plantentuin 19: 338 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001220974





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Description

Polyalthia gamopetala (also called Gamopetalous Polyalthia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Japan. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist and shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Polyalthia gamopetala has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and abdominal pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polyalthia gamopetala is a yellow, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polyalthia gamopetala is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Polyalthia gamopetala

Polyalthia gamopetala can be found in the tropical forests of India.

Species in the Polyalthia genus

Polyalthia gracilipes, Polyalthia dumosa, Polyalthia dictyoneura, Polyalthia debilis, Polyalthia elliptica, Polyalthia corticosa, Polyalthia elegans, Polyalthia flagellaris, Polyalthia evecta, Polyalthia endertii, Polyalthia bracteosa, Polyalthia borneensis, Polyalthia barenensis, Polyalthia brunneifolia, Polyalthia angustissima, Polyalthia clemensiorum, Polyalthia cinnamomea, Polyalthia chrysotricha, Polyalthia celebica, Polyalthia cauliflora, Polyalthia castanea, Polyalthia bullata, Polyalthia venosa, Polyalthia hirtifolia, Polyalthia insignis, Polyalthia igniflora, Polyalthia lateritia, Polyalthia kanchanaburiana, Polyalthia subcordata, Polyalthia stenopetala, Polyalthia socia, Polyalthia sessiliflora, Polyalthia spathulata, Polyalthia tipuliflora, Polyalthia parviflora, Polyalthia oblonga, Polyalthia obliqua, Polyalthia rufescens, Polyalthia praeflorens, Polyalthia polyphlebia, Polyalthia persicifolia, Polyalthia pumila, Polyalthia mindorensis, Polyalthia motleyana, Polyalthia moonii, Polyalthia montis-silam, Polyalthia minutiflora, Polyalthia minima, Polyalthia miniata, Polyalthia microtus,

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

Jacob Gijsbert Boerlage (1849-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boerl.' in the authors string.
Sijfert Hendrik Koorders (1863-1919): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koord.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:74577-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.