Gymnanthera oblonga - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oblonga
ID:
712850
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Burm.f.) P.S.Green
Source:
cmp
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47: 333 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000712183
Common Names
- Oblonga Gymnanthera
- Gymnanthera oblonga
- Oblonga
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Gymnanthera oblonga (also called Oblong 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 oblonga 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 oblonga 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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Gymnanthera oblonga 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 oblonga
Gymnanthera oblonga can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Gymnanthera oblonga FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gymnanthera oblonga?
Gymnanthera oblonga
What is the common name of Gymnanthera oblonga?
Gymnanthera oblonga
What is the family of Gymnanthera oblonga?
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-2835356: Based on the initial data import
Nicolaas Laurens Burman (1733-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burm.f.' in the authors string.
Peter Shaw Green (1920-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.S.Green' in the authors string.