Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
retusum
ID:
1135815

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Radlk.) Kuntze

Source:
tro

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 1: 143 1891

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001135153

Common Names

  • Gelonium retusum
  • Gelonium Retusum
  • Gelonium retusum

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Uses & Benefits

Gelonium retusum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Gelonium retusum are white and have five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gelonium retusum is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is native to Central and South America and is found in moist, tropical areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Gelonium retusum

Gelonium retusum is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Species in the Gelonium 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-28601232: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Ludwig Radlkofer (1829-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radlk.' in the authors string.