Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
rankii
ID:
1074677

Status:
valid

Authors:
Small

Source:
tro

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Addisonia 13: 37 1928

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001074015



Common Names

  • Gelsemium
  • Rank's Jessamine
  • Rankii Jessamine


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Description

Gelsemium rankii (also called Rank's Gelsemium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to South America. It has a stem that grows up to 2 m tall and is covered with opposite, ovate leaves. It produces white flowers with five petals and yellowish-green stamens. It grows in woodlands, scrub, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Gelsemium rankii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gelsemium rankii has white flowers with 5 petals and a yellow center. The flowers are about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gelsemium rankii is a shrub that is native to South America. It is a member of the Loganiaceae family. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Gelsemium rankii

Gelsemium rankii can be found in the southeastern United States, primarily in the states of Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina.

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-19000445: Based on the initial data import
John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.