Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Species:
brachycephalus
ID:
434029

Status:
valid

Authors:
Snelders & Maas

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 30: 142 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433361



Common Names

  • Gymnosiphon brachycephalus
  • Short-headed Gymnosiphon
  • Short-headed Gymnoschoenus


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Description

Gymnosiphon brachycephalus (also called Short-headed Gymnosiphon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to the Philippines and grows in moist forests at elevations of up to 1,400 m. It is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome and ovate leaves. The flowers are yellow and tubular in shape.

Uses & Benefits

Gymnosiphon brachycephalus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gymnosiphon brachycephalus has small, yellow, bell-shaped flowers, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gymnosiphon brachycephalus is a low-maintenance, evergreen perennial that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can tolerate full sun, but it is best to provide some shade during the hottest part of the day. It can be pruned to maintain a desired size and shape. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Gymnosiphon brachycephalus

Gymnosiphon brachycephalus is native to Southeast Asia and is found in Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia.

Gymnosiphon brachycephalus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gymnosiphon brachycephalus?

Gymnosiphon brachycephalus

What is the common name of Gymnosiphon brachycephalus?

Short-headed Gymnosiphon

Where does Gymnosiphon brachycephalus grow?

Gymnosiphon brachycephalus is native to China, Japan, and Korea.

Species in the Gymnosiphon genus

Gymnosiphon affinis, Gymnosiphon aphyllus, Gymnosiphon bekensis, Gymnosiphon brachycephalus, Gymnosiphon breviflorus, Gymnosiphon capitatus, Gymnosiphon cymosus, Gymnosiphon danguyanus, Gymnosiphon divaricatus, Gymnosiphon fimbriatus, Gymnosiphon guianensis, Gymnosiphon longistylus, Gymnosiphon minahassae, Gymnosiphon minutus, Gymnosiphon neglectus, Gymnosiphon niveus, Gymnosiphon okamotoi, Gymnosiphon oliganthus, Gymnosiphon panamensis, Gymnosiphon papuanus, Gymnosiphon pauciflorus, Gymnosiphon recurvatus, Gymnosiphon refractus, Gymnosiphon sphaerocarpus, Gymnosiphon suaveolens, Gymnosiphon tenellus, Gymnosiphon usambaricus, Gymnosiphon afro-orientalis, Gymnosiphon marieae, Gymnosiphon samoritoureanus, Gymnosiphon constrictus, Gymnosiphon aphyllum, Gymnosiphon oliganthum, Gymnosiphon papuanum, Gymnosiphon pauciflorum, Gymnosiphon urbani, Gymnosiphon saccatus, Gymnosiphon philippinensis, Gymnosiphon queenslandicus, Gymnosiphon syceorosensis, Gymnosiphon mayottensis,

Species in the Burmanniaceae family

Afrothismia baerae, Afrothismia foertheriana, Afrothismia gesnerioides, Afrothismia insignis, Afrothismia pachyantha, Afrothismia saingei, Afrothismia winkleri, Afrothismia hydra, Afrothismia korupensis, Afrothismia mhoroana, Afrothismia amietii, Afrothismia zambesiaca, Afrothismia fungiformis, Afrothismia pusilla, Afrothismia kupensis, Apteria aphylla, Burmannia alba, Burmannia aprica, Burmannia australis, Burmannia bicolor, Burmannia bifaria, Burmannia biflora, Burmannia candelabrum, Burmannia candida, Burmannia capitata, Burmannia championii, Burmannia chinensis, Burmannia cochinchinensis, Burmannia coelestis, Burmannia compacta, Burmannia connata, Burmannia cryptopetala, Burmannia damazii, Burmannia dasyantha, Burmannia disticha, Burmannia engganensis, Burmannia filamentosa, Burmannia flava, Burmannia foliosa, Burmannia geelvinkiana, Burmannia gracilis, Burmannia grandiflora, Burmannia hexaptera, Burmannia indica, Burmannia itoana, Burmannia jonkeri, Burmannia juncea, Burmannia kalbreyeri, Burmannia larseniana, Burmannia latialata,

References

Paul Maas (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maas' in the authors string.
H.C. Snelders: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Snelders' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:115819-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.