Gymnanthes inopinata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inopinata
ID:
433909
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Prain) Esser
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Gen. Euphorb. : 383 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433241
Common Names
- Gymnanthes inopinata
- Inopinata Gymnanthes
- Inopinata Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Sebastiania inopinata Prain [unknown]
- Duvigneaudia inopinata (Prain) J.Léonard [unknown]
Description
Gymnanthes inopinata (also called 'Unexpected Gymnanthes', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, evergreen forests. It has large, leathery leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Gymnanthes inopinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gymnanthes inopinata has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gymnanthes inopinata can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Gymnanthes inopinata
Gymnanthes inopinata is native to tropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Gymnanthes inopinata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gymnanthes inopinata?
Gymnanthes inopinata
What is the family of Gymnanthes inopinata?
Myrsinaceae
What is the common name of Gymnanthes inopinata?
Unexpected gymnanthes
Species in the Gymnanthes genus
Gymnanthes inopinata, Gymnanthes boticario, Gymnanthes actinostemoides, Gymnanthes albicans, Gymnanthes belizensis, Gymnanthes borneensis, Gymnanthes discolor, Gymnanthes dressleri, Gymnanthes farinosa, Gymnanthes gaudichaudii, Gymnanthes glabrata, Gymnanthes guyanensis, Gymnanthes hypoleuca, Gymnanthes insolita, Gymnanthes integra, Gymnanthes longipes, Gymnanthes lucida, Gymnanthes nervosa, Gymnanthes pallens, Gymnanthes recurva, Gymnanthes remota, Gymnanthes riparia, Gymnanthes widgrenii, Gymnanthes edwalliana, Gymnanthes leonardii-crispi,
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 kew-247735: Based on the initial data import
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.
Hans-Joachim Esser (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Esser' in the authors string.