Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Magee
Source:
cmp
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Taxon 57: 356 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509849
Common Names
- Notobubon gummiferum
- Gummiferum Notobubon
- Gum-bearing Notobubon
Synonyms
- Oreoselinum glaucum C.Presl [unknown]
- Pimpinella capensis Thunb. [unknown]
- Peucedanum gummiferum (L.) Wijnands [unknown]
- Ruthea gummifera Drude [unknown]
- Sison capense Spreng. [unknown]
- Selinum gummiferum Spreng. [unknown]
- Seseli hypoleucum Meisn. ex Krauss [unknown]
- Agasyllis gummifera (L.) Spreng. ex Dierb. [unknown]
- Annesorhiza gummifera (L.) B.D.Jacks. [unknown]
- Bubon gummiferum L. [unknown]
- Bubon hypoleucus Meisn. [unknown]
- Bubon tenuifolius Salisb. [unknown]
- Glia gummifera Sond. [unknown]
- Oreoselinum uliginosum glaucum Eckl. & Zeyh [unknown]
- Peucedanum tenuifolium hypoleucum (Meisn.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Peucedanum hypoleucum (Meisn.) Drude [unknown]
- Bubon gummifer L. [unknown]
Description
Notobubon gummiferum (also called Notobubon gummiferum, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub with a single trunk, growing up to 5 m in height. It is native to the tropical forests of South America, and is found in the Amazon basin and the Guianas. It prefers moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Notobubon gummiferum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Notobubon gummiferum has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Notobubon gummiferum is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil in a sunny location. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize occasionally. Prune to shape as needed.
Where to Find Notobubon gummiferum
Notobubon gummiferum is native to the rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in the Amazon rainforest and other areas of tropical rainforest.
Notobubon gummiferum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Notobubon gummiferum?
Notobubon gummiferum
What is the family of Notobubon gummiferum?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Notobubon gummiferum?
Gum-bearing Notobubon
Species in the Notobubon genus
Notobubon capense,
Notobubon ferulaceum,
Notobubon galbanum,
Notobubon gummiferum,
Notobubon laevigatum,
Notobubon montanum,
Notobubon pearsonii,
Notobubon pungens,
Notobubon striatum,
Notobubon tenuifolium,
Notobubon sonderi,
Notobubon galbaniopse,
Notobubon collinum,
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,
References
Anthony R. Magee: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Magee' in the authors string.