Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
acuminatum
ID:
1411705

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wight

Source:
wcvp

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Contr. Bot. India [Wight] 62 (1834). [Dec 1834]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424170



Common Names

  • Goniostemma acuminatum
  • Acuminatum Goniostemma
  • Acuminatum's Goniostemma


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Description

Goniostemma acuminatum (also called acuminate goniostemma, among many other common names) is a shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It has leathery, dark green leaves and produces small, white flowers. It can be found in humid forests and cloud forests, typically at high elevations.

Uses & Benefits

Goniostemma acuminatum is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant to decorate gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Goniostemma acuminatum has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Goniostemma acuminatum is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It is best grown in a well-drained soil mix, in a sunny location. Water the plant sparingly, and fertilize it once a month during the growing season. Propagation can be done by stem cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Goniostemma acuminatum

Goniostemma acuminatum can be found in the wild in India.

Goniostemma acuminatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Goniostemma acuminatum?

Goniostemma acuminatum

What is the family of Goniostemma acuminatum?

Apocynaceae

What is the common name of Goniostemma acuminatum?

Acuminate Goniostemma

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

Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:97763-1: Based on the initial data import