Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
brachycalyx
ID:
714504

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl. & L.O.Williams) G.Mans.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Taxon 53: 722 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713837



Common Names

  • Brachycalyx Gyrandra
  • Brachycalyx
  • Gyrandra


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Description

Gyrandra brachycalyx (also called Short-spurred Gyrandra, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous perennial plant with white flowers that is native to the Caribbean. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Gyrandra brachycalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gyrandra brachycalyx has small white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a short hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gyrandra brachycalyx can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall. It can also be propagated from seed, but it takes several years for the plants to reach maturity.

Where to Find Gyrandra brachycalyx

Gyrandra brachycalyx can be found in the Caucasus region, Turkey, Iran, and Central Asia.

Gyrandra brachycalyx FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gyrandra brachycalyx?

Gyrandra brachycalyx

What is the common name of Gyrandra brachycalyx?

Short-calyx Gyrandra

Where does Gyrandra brachycalyx grow?

Gyrandra brachycalyx is native to the tropical regions of Africa and Asia

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References

Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.
Guilhem Mansion: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Mans.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77061729-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.