Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
pepo
ID:
712592

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.I.Forst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 3: 282 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711925



Common Names

  • Gunnessia pepo
  • Pepo Gunnessia
  • Gunnessia Pepo


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Description

Gunnessia pepo (also called Gunnessia pepo, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub with a rounded crown, growing up to 8 meters tall. It is native to the tropical regions of South America, and is commonly found in open forests, woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Gunnessia pepo is used as a medicinal plant and is also used in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gunnessia pepo has small white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a short hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gunnessia pepo can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Gunnessia pepo

Gunnessia pepo is native to South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Gunnessia pepo FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gunnessia pepo?

Gunnessia pepo

What is the common name of Gunnessia pepo?

Pumpkin Gunnessia

What is the natural habitat of Gunnessia pepo?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Gunnessia genus

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-2835104: Based on the initial data import
Paul Irwin Forster (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.I.Forst.' in the authors string.