Gymnocarpos dhofarensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dhofarensis
ID:
713399
Status:
valid
Authors:
Petruss. & Thulin
Source:
cmp
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 53: 15 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000712732
Common Names
- Gymnocarpos dhofarensis
- Dhofarensis Silver Carpet
- Dhofarensis Silver-Carpet
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gymnocarpos dhofarensis (also called Dhofar boxthorn, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 3 m tall. It is native to the Arabian Peninsula, growing in dry open habitats, such as scrub, woodland, and grassland.
Uses & Benefits
Gymnocarpos dhofarensis has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gymnocarpos dhofarensis has white or pink flowers, with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gymnocarpos dhofarensis is a small, perennial herb native to the Arabian Peninsula. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil lightly moist. For cuttings, take a cutting from the stem and let it dry out for a few days before planting it in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil lightly moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Gymnocarpos dhofarensis
Gymnocarpos dhofarensis can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.
Gymnocarpos dhofarensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gymnocarpos dhofarensis?
Gymnocarpos dhofarensis
What is the common name of Gymnocarpos dhofarensis?
Dhofar Gymnocarpos
What is the growth habit of Gymnocarpos dhofarensis?
It is a low-growing, clump-forming perennial with small, silver-grey leaves.
Species in the Gymnocarpos 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 kew-2835893: Based on the initial data import
Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.
Louise Petrusson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Petruss.' in the authors string.