Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
nepalense
ID:
707010

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall.) Decne.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 8: 624 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000706343



Common Names

  • Gongronema nepalense
  • Nepalese Glandwort
  • Nepalese Wild Tea


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Description

Gongronema nepalense (also called Nepal pennywort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Phyllanthaceae. It is native to Nepal, India, and China and is found in moist habitats. It grows to a height of 0.5–1 m and has small, ovate leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Gongronema nepalense is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of yellow dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gongronema nepalense has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gongronema nepalense is best propagated by division in spring. It is best grown in a sunny location in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Gongronema nepalense

Gongronema nepalense is native to the Himalayas, where it is found in India, Nepal, and Pakistan.

Gongronema nepalense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gongronema nepalense?

Gongronema nepalense

What is the common name of Gongronema nepalense?

Nepal snakeweed

What is the natural habitat of Gongronema nepalense?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia

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-2829530: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.