Genianthus bicoronatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bicoronatus
ID:
696783
Status:
valid
Authors:
Klack.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 75: 200 (1993 publ. 1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000696116
Common Names
- Genianthus bicoronatus
- Two-crowned Genianthus
- Genianthus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Genianthus bicoronatus (also called 'Two-crowned 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 bicoronatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Genianthus bicoronatus 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Genianthus bicoronatus 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 bicoronatus
Genianthus bicoronatus is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Genianthus bicoronatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Genianthus bicoronatus?
Genianthus bicoronatus
What is the common name of Genianthus bicoronatus?
Two-crowned Genianthus
What type of plant is Genianthus bicoronatus?
Herb
Species in the Genianthus genus
Genianthus aurantiacus, Genianthus bicoronatus, Genianthus crassifolius, Genianthus ellipticus, Genianthus hastatus, Genianthus horei, Genianthus macrophyllus, Genianthus maingayi, Genianthus nicobarensis, Genianthus rectinervis, Genianthus ridleyi, Genianthus rufo-velutinus, Genianthus siamicus, Genianthus subpeltatus, Genianthus trullatus, Genianthus valvatus, Genianthus blumei, Genianthus micranthus,
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-2818798: Based on the initial data import
Jens Klackenberg (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klack.' in the authors string.