Status:
valid
Authors:
Ottens
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Blumea 61: 71 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345902
Common Names
- Blumeodendron gesinus
- Gesinus Blumeodendron
- Gesinus Tree
Description
Blumeodendron gesinus (also called Blumea gesina, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to tropical Africa and Asia, and is found in open woodlands and grasslands. This species grows to a height of 1-2 m, and has yellowish-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Blumeodendron gesinus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Blumeodendron gesinus has small, white flowers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Where to Find Blumeodendron gesinus
Blumeodendron gesinus is native to Indonesia.
Blumeodendron gesinus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blumeodendron gesinus?
Blumeodendron gesinus
What is the common name of Blumeodendron gesinus?
Gesinus Blumeodendron
What is the family of Blumeodendron gesinus?
Sapotaceae
Species in the Blumeodendron genus
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii,
Acalypha peduncularis,
Acalypha pendula,
Acalypha perrieri,
Acalypha persimilis,
Acalypha peruviana,
Acalypha pervilleana,
Acalypha phleoides,
Acalypha phyllonomifolia,
Acalypha pilosa,
Acalypha pippenii,
Acalypha pittieri,
Acalypha platyphylla,
Acalypha pleiogyne,
Acalypha plicata,
Acalypha pohliana,
Acalypha poiretii,
Acalypha polymorpha,
Acalypha polystachya,
Acalypha portoricensis,
Acalypha pruinosa,
Acalypha pruriens,
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides,
Acalypha pseudovagans,
Acalypha psilostachya,
Acalypha pubiflora,
Acalypha pulchrespicata,
Acalypha punctata,
Acalypha purpurascens,
Acalypha purpusii,
Acalypha pycnantha,
Acalypha pygmaea,
Acalypha radians,
Acalypha radicans,
Acalypha radinostachya,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha rafaelensis,
Acalypha raivavensis,
Acalypha rapensis,
Acalypha reflexa,
Acalypha repanda,
Acalypha retifera,
Acalypha rhombifolia,
Acalypha rhomboidea,
Acalypha richardiana,
Acalypha riedeliana,
Acalypha rivularis,
Acalypha rottleroides,
Acalypha rubrinervis,