Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
aurantiacus
ID:
696782

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Y.Wu) Klack.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 117: 431 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000696115



Common Names

  • Genianthus aurantiacus
  • Orange Genianthus
  • Genianthus


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Synonyms

  • Toxocarpus aurantiacus C.Y.Wu [unknown]

Description

Genianthus aurantiacus (also called 'Orange Genianthus', among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has small, yellow-orange flowers and is a creeping plant, growing in grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Genianthus aurantiacus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Genianthus aurantiacus are yellow and bell-shaped with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Genianthus aurantiacus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Genianthus aurantiacus

Genianthus aurantiacus is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Genianthus aurantiacus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Genianthus aurantiacus?

Genianthus aurantiacus

What is the common name of Genianthus aurantiacus?

Orange Genianthus

What type of plant is Genianthus aurantiacus?

Herb

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-2818797: Based on the initial data import
Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.
Jens Klackenberg (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klack.' in the authors string.