Status:
valid
Authors:
Loes.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 29: 98 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000712107
Common Names
- Gyminda tonduzii
- Tonduzii Gyminda
- Gyminda Tonduzii
Synonyms
- Microtropis guatemalensis Sprague [unknown]
- Rhacoma tonduzii (Loes.) Standl. & Steyerm. [unknown]
- Crossopetalum tonduzii (Loes.) Lundell [unknown]
- Gyminda costaricensis Standl. [unknown]
- Quetzalia areolata (Lundell) Lundell [valid]
- Quetzalia guatemalensis (Sprague) Lundell [unknown]
- Microtropis areolata Lundell [valid]
Description
Gyminda tonduzii (also called 'Tonduz's Gyminda', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height. It is native to China and is found in moist forests and woodlands. The leaves are small and oval-shaped with a pointed tip, and the flowers are small and white.
Uses & Benefits
Gyminda tonduzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Gyminda tonduzii are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gyminda tonduzii is a fast-growing, climbing vine that can reach up to 10 m in length. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature vines and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. They should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Gyminda tonduzii
Gyminda tonduzii is native to India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Gyminda tonduzii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gyminda tonduzii?
Gyminda tonduzii
What is the common name of Gyminda tonduzii?
Gyminda
What is the family of Gyminda tonduzii?
Asteraceae
Species in the Gyminda genus
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Anthodon decussatus,
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Apatophyllum constablei,
Apatophyllum flavovirens,
Apatophyllum macgillivrayi,
Apatophyllum olsenii,
Apatophyllum teretifolium,
Apodostigma pallens,
Arnicratea cambodiana,
Arnicratea ferruginea,
Bequaertia mucronata,
Brassiantha pentamera,
Brassiantha hedraiantheroides,
Brexia alaticarpa,
Brexia australis,
Brexia madagascariensis,
Brexia marioniae,
Brexiella cymosa,
Brexiella ilicifolia,
Campylostemon angolense,
Campylostemon bequaertii,
Campylostemon danckelmannianus,
Campylostemon laurentii,
Campylostemon lindequistianus,
Campylostemon mitophorus,
Campylostemon warneckeanum,
Canotia holacantha,
Canotia wendtii,
Cassine albens,
Cassine balae,
Cassine burkeana,
Cassine congylos,
Cassine grossa,
Cassine kedarnathii,
Cassine koordersii,
Cassine megaphylla,
Cassine micrantha,
Cassine obiensis,
Cassine parvifolia,
Cassine peragua,
Cassine kamurensis,
Catha edulis,
Celastrus aculeatus,
Celastrus angulata,
Celastrus australis,
Celastrus caseariifolius,
Celastrus cuneatus,
Celastrus flagellaris,