Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
actinostemoides
ID:
977378

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 32: 103 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000976716



Common Names

  • Gymnanthes actinostemoides
  • Actinostemoides Gymnanthes
  • Actinostemoides Plant


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Description

Gymnanthes actinostemoides (also called Star-stemmed Gymnanthes, among many other common names) is a shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas and is found in open, disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Gymnanthes actinostemoides is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used as a hedge or windbreak. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of firewood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gymnanthes actinostemoides has small, fragrant flowers with white petals and yellowish-green sepals. The flowers are borne on a short, erect stem. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gymnanthes actinostemoides is a tropical shrub native to South America. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The seeds should be sown in a sterile medium.

Where to Find Gymnanthes actinostemoides

Gymnanthes actinostemoides is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Mexico.

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