Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
sericeum
ID:
972339

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth. & Hook.f. ex Miers

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Apocyn. S. Amer. 86. 1878 [May-June 1878]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000971677



Common Names

  • Geissospermum sericeum
  • Geissospermum
  • Sericeum


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Description

Geissospermum sericeum (also called Silky Geissospermum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and silky, silver-green foliage. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky outcrops, in bushveld and in dry woodland.

Uses & Benefits

Geissospermum sericeum has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Geissospermum sericeum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, rounded plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geissospermum sericeum is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by cuttings or seed.

Where to Find Geissospermum sericeum

Geissospermum sericeum is native to South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-88958: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
John Miers (1789-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miers' in the authors string.