Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
amplum
ID:
1058281

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

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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.

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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 Fabaceae family

References

Johan Baptist Spanoghe (1796-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Span.' in the authors string.
Hendrik de Wit (1909-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Wit' in the authors string.