Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Species:
longistylus
ID:
434127

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Hutch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Fl. W. Trop. Afr. 2: 399 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433459



Common Names

  • Gymnosiphon longistylus
  • Long-styled Gymnosiphon
  • Longistylus Gymnosiphon


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Synonyms

  • Gymnosiphon squamatus Wright [unknown]
  • Gymnosiphon squamatum C.H.Wright [unknown]

Description

Gymnosiphon longistylus (also called Long-Styled Gymnosiphon, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2m tall, with ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Gymnosiphon longistylus is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gymnosiphon longistylus is a small, white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gymnosiphon longistylus is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 70-75°F. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a warm, moist environment.

Where to Find Gymnosiphon longistylus

Gymnosiphon longistylus is native to the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Gymnosiphon longistylus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gymnosiphon longistylus?

Gymnosiphon longistylus

What are the common names of Gymnosiphon longistylus?

Long-styled Gymnosiphon

What is the natural habitat of Gymnosiphon longistylus?

Tropical rainforests

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:126721-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.