Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
cunninghamii
ID:
712845

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) P.I.Forst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 4: 568 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000712178



Common Names

  • Cunninghamii Gymnanthera
  • Gymnanthera cunninghamii
  • Cunninghamii


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Description

Gymnanthera cunninghamii (also called Cunningham's Gymnanthera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is a woody climber with small, white flowers. It is native to tropical Africa, India, and Sri Lanka. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, thickets, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gymnanthera cunninghamii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Gymnanthera cunninghamii are small, white, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gymnanthera cunninghamii is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a seed tray and kept moist until germination. Once germinated, the seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny location.

Where to Find Gymnanthera cunninghamii

Gymnanthera cunninghamii can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Gymnanthera cunninghamii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gymnanthera cunninghamii?

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What is the common name of Gymnanthera cunninghamii?

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What is the family of Gymnanthera cunninghamii?

Asclepiadaceae

Species in the Gymnanthera 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-2835351: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Paul Irwin Forster (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.I.Forst.' in the authors string.