Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
scipetarum
ID:
713486

Status:
valid

Authors:
Papar. & Qosja ex E.Mayer & Pulević

Source:
cmp

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 13: 278 (1983 publ. 1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000712819



Common Names

  • Gymnospermium
  • Chinese Evergreen
  • Chinese Elm


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Description

Gymnospermium scipetarum (also called scythe-shaped boxthorn, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 3 m tall. It is native to the southeastern Russia, growing in dry open habitats, such as scrub, woodland, and grassland.

Uses & Benefits

Gymnospermium scipetarum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gymnospermium scipetarum has small, white, star-shaped flowers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small, dark green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gymnospermium scipetarum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light.

Where to Find Gymnospermium scipetarum

Gymnospermium scipetarum can be found in the mountains of Central Asia.

Species in the Berberidaceae family

Achlys californica, Achlys japonica, Achlys triphylla, Berberis jinshajiangensis, Berberis pingbaensis, Berberis pulangensis, Berberis actinacantha, Berberis acuminata, Berberis acuminata, Berberis acutinervia, Berberis aemulans, Berberis aetnensis, Berberis affinis, Berberis agapatensis, Berberis aggregata, Berberis agricola, Berberis ahrendtii, Berberis albicans, Berberis aldenhamensis, Berberis alpicola, Berberis amabilis, Berberis ambigua, Berberis ambrozyana, Berberis amoena, Berberis amplectens, Berberis amurensis, Berberis andeana, Berberis andreana, Berberis andrieuxii, Berberis angulosa, Berberis anhweiensis, Berberis annaemariae, Berberis approximata, Berberis aquifolium, Berberis argentinensis, Berberis arguta, Berberis arido-calida, Berberis aristata, Berberis aristato-serrulata, Berberis aristeguietae, Berberis aristulata, Berberis armata, Berberis asiatica, Berberis asmyana, Berberis assamana, Berberis atrocarpa, Berberis atroprasina, Berberis atroviridiana, Berberis aurahuacensis, Berberis baltistanica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2836008: Based on the initial data import
Ernest Mayer (1920-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mayer' in the authors string.
Xhafer Qosja: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Qosja' in the authors string.
Vukić Pulević (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pulević' in the authors string.
Kolë Paparisto (1914-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Papar.' in the authors string.