Vanhouttea gardneri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gardneri
ID:
1274288
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.) Fritsch
Source:
tro
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 65: 14 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273626
Common Names
- Gardner's Vanhouttea
- Gardner's Houttea
- Gardner's Orbea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vanhouttea gardneri (also called Gardner's Vanhouttea, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is characterized by its lance-shaped leaves and its small, white flowers. It is found in tropical rainforests, in forests, and in humid, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Vanhouttea gardneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vanhouttea gardneri has small, pink flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vanhouttea gardneri is an evergreen shrub native to Madagascar. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation is by seed or stem cuttings.
Where to Find Vanhouttea gardneri
Vanhouttea gardneri is native to Brazil.
Vanhouttea gardneri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vanhouttea gardneri?
Vanhouttea gardneri
What type of plant is Vanhouttea gardneri?
A flowering plant
Where is Vanhouttea gardneri found?
It is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America
Species in the Vanhouttea genus
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50265837: Based on the initial data import
Karl Fritsch (1864-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fritsch' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.