Status:
valid
Authors:
(Span.) de Wit
Source:
tro
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia3: 419 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001057619
Common Names
- Gigasiphon amplum
- Amplum Gigasiphon
- Large Gigasiphon
Description
Gigasiphon amplum (also called Giant Siphon, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Africa. It has small white flowers and grows in a variety of habitats, from sandy soils to rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Gigasiphon amplum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gigasiphon amplum has yellow flowers and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gigasiphon amplum is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Gigasiphon amplum
Gigasiphon amplum is native to Australia and can be found in rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests in New South Wales and Queensland.
Species in the Gigasiphon genus
Species in the Fabaceae family