Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
ampullatus
ID:
1039550

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss.) Schischk.

Source:
tro

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Izv. Kavkazsk. Muz. 12: 200 1919

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001038888

Common Names

  • Gastrocalyx ampullatus
  • Gastrocalyx Ampullatus
  • Gastrocalyx Ampullatus Plant

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Description

Gastrocalyx ampullatus (also called Jobinia grandis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is an evergreen shrub, up to 1.5 m tall, with opposite, ovate leaves. It is native to tropical Africa, where it is found in wet, shady places. It is also found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Uses & Benefits

Gastrocalyx ampullatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. Its flowers can be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gastrocalyx ampullatus is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gastrocalyx ampullatus is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Seychelles Islands. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken from the tips of the branches. The cuttings should be planted in a potting mix of equal parts peat moss, perlite, and vermiculite. The pot should be kept in a sunny spot and watered regularly.

Where to Find Gastrocalyx ampullatus

Gastrocalyx ampullatus is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Colombia.

Species in the Gastrocalyx genus

Species in the Caryophyllaceae family

Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100362705: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Boris K. Schischkin (1886-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schischk.' in the authors string.