Status:
valid
Authors:
(D.A.German) D.A.German
Source:
cmp
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Komarovia 6: 85 (2008 publ. 2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746371
Common Names
- Gubanovs Dontostemon
- Gubanovs Dontostemon Tree
- Gubanovs Dontostemonwood
Synonyms
- Dontostemon senilis gubanovii D.A.German [unknown]
Description
Dontostemon gubanovii (also called Gubanov's Dontostemon, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Russia. It is found in moist and shady forests at elevations of up to 2,000 meters. It has small, white flowers and small, round, green fruits.
Uses & Benefits
Dontostemon gubanovii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used to make herbal teas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dontostemon gubanovii has small, white flowers with yellow centers and five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings have long, slender stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dontostemon gubanovii is a small evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or layering. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and should be planted in the spring. It can also be propagated by seed, but the seedlings will not flower until the fourth year.
Where to Find Dontostemon gubanovii
Dontostemon gubanovii is found in the Caucasus region of Russia.
Dontostemon gubanovii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dontostemon gubanovii?
Dontostemon gubanovii
What is the common name of Dontostemon gubanovii?
Gubanov's Dontostemon
What is the natural habitat of Dontostemon gubanovii?
Tropical forests in Southeast Asia
Species in the Dontostemon genus
Dontostemon crassifolius,
Dontostemon dentatus,
Dontostemon elegans,
Dontostemon glandulosus,
Dontostemon hispidus,
Dontostemon integrifolius,
Dontostemon intermedius,
Dontostemon micranthus,
Dontostemon perennis,
Dontostemon pinnatifidus,
Dontostemon senilis,
Dontostemon gubanovii,
Dontostemon integrifolius,
Species in the Brassicaceae family
Abdra brachycarpa,
Abdra aprica,
Acuston perenne,
Aethionema rhodopaeum,
Aethionema alanyae,
Aethionema arabicum,
Aethionema armenum,
Aethionema capitatum,
Aethionema carlsbergii,
Aethionema carneum,
Aethionema cephalanthum,
Aethionema cordatum,
Aethionema coridifolium,
Aethionema demirizii,
Aethionema diastrophis,
Aethionema dumanii,
Aethionema edentulum,
Aethionema eunomioides,
Aethionema fimbriatum,
Aethionema froedinii,
Aethionema gileadense,
Aethionema glaucinum,
Aethionema grandiflorum,
Aethionema heterocarpum,
Aethionema heterophyllum,
Aethionema huber-morathii,
Aethionema karamanicum,
Aethionema lepidioides,
Aethionema levandowskyi,
Aethionema lycium,
Aethionema marashicum,
Aethionema membranaceum,
Aethionema munzurense,
Aethionema orbiculatum,
Aethionema papillosum,
Aethionema retsina,
Aethionema saxatile,
Aethionema schistosum,
Aethionema semnanensis,
Aethionema speciosum,
Aethionema spicatum,
Aethionema stylosum,
Aethionema subulatum,
Aethionema syriacum,
Aethionema thesiifolium,
Aethionema thomasianum,
Aethionema transhyrcanum,
Aethionema turcicum,
Aethionema umbellatum,
Aethionema virgatum,