Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
gastonii
ID:
1328559

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) L.Cecchi & Selvi

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Taxon 63: 1076 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341013



Common Names

  • Glandora gastonii
  • Gaston's Glandora
  • Gaston's Cabbage Tree
  • Gaston's Cabbage Tree


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Description

Glandora gastonii (also called Gaston's glandora, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Glandora gastonii is used for fuelwood, fodder, timber, and erosion control. Its bark is used for tanning and dyeing, and its gum is used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Glandora gastonii is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Glandora gastonii is a succulent native to Mexico. It is best grown in a medium that is well-drained and contains plenty of organic matter. The plant should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the offsets or by seed.

Where to Find Glandora gastonii

Glandora gastonii is native to tropical Africa, where it can be found in moist forests.

Glandora gastonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Glandora gastonii?

Glandora gastonii

What is the natural habitat of Glandora gastonii?

Glandora gastonii is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

What are the care requirements for Glandora gastonii?

Glandora gastonii requires bright, indirect light and high humidity. It should be kept in a well-draining potting mix and watered regularly.

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Federico Selvi (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Selvi' in the authors string.
Lorenzo Cecchi (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Cecchi' in the authors string.