Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
garcinii
ID:
567101

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Burm.f.) Cogn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 3: 629 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000566433



Common Names

  • Blastania garcinii
  • Garcin's Blastania
  • Garcinii Blastania


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Synonyms

  • Pilogyne garcinii Wight [unknown]
  • Bryonia agrestis Raeusch. [unknown]
  • Bryonia garcinii (Burm.f.) Willd. [unknown]
  • Bryonia reniformis Roxb. ex Wight & Arn. [unknown]
  • Bryonia stipulacea Willd. [unknown]
  • Bryonia triloba Lour. [unknown]
  • Ctenopsis garcinii Naudin [unknown]
  • Zehneria garcinii Stocks [unknown]
  • Sicyos garcinii Burm.f. [unknown]
  • Sicyos garcinii L. [unknown]

Description

Blastania garcinii (also called Garcin Blastania, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Afromontane regions of Ethiopia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, with slender, erect stems and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Blastania garcinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Blastania garcinii is white in colour, with a yellow centre, and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blastania garcinii is a small, perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into small clumps and replanted in a moist, shady area.

Where to Find Blastania garcinii

Blastania garcinii is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the continent.

Blastania garcinii FAQ

What type of soil is best for Blastania garcinii?

Blastania garcinii prefers moist, well-drained soil.

How much sunlight does Blastania garcinii need?

Blastania garcinii prefers partial shade.

How often should Blastania garcinii be watered?

Blastania garcinii should be watered regularly, but not too often.

Species in the Blastania genus

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,

References

Nicolaas Laurens Burman (1733-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burm.f.' in the authors string.
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:291520-1: Based on the initial data import