Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
amplexans
ID:
707930

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Philos. Inst. Victoria 2: 70 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000707263



Common Names

  • Goodenia amplexans
  • Clasping Goodenia
  • Clasping Rattan


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Synonyms

  • Goodenia amplexans angustifolia K.Krause [unknown]

Description

Goodenia amplexans (also called Clasping Goodenia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 meters tall. It has glossy, dark green, leathery leaves that are angularly lobed. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and along the edges of rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Goodenia amplexans is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and sore throat. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Goodenia amplexans is yellow and has a tubular shape. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Goodenia amplexans can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a sandy soil mix. The plants should be grown in a partially shaded area and kept moist.

Where to Find Goodenia amplexans

Goodenia amplexans is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, and Brazil.

Goodenia amplexans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Goodenia amplexans?

Goodenia amplexans

What is the common name of Goodenia amplexans?

Clasping Goodenia

Where is Goodenia amplexans found?

Australia

Species in the Goodenia genus

Goodenia hartiana, Goodenia pedicellata, Goodenia corralina, Goodenia granitica, Goodenia jaurdiensis, Goodenia salina, Goodenia turleyae, Goodenia affinis, Goodenia albiflora, Goodenia amplexans, Goodenia anfracta, Goodenia angustifolia, Goodenia arachnoidea, Goodenia arenicola, Goodenia argillacea, Goodenia armitiana, Goodenia armstrongiana, Goodenia arthrotricha, Goodenia atriplexifolia, Goodenia azurea, Goodenia bellidifolia, Goodenia benthamiana, Goodenia berardiana, Goodenia berringbinensis, Goodenia bicolor, Goodenia blackiana, Goodenia brachypoda, Goodenia brunnea, Goodenia byrnesii, Goodenia caerulea, Goodenia calcarata, Goodenia cambodiana, Goodenia campestris, Goodenia centralis, Goodenia chambersii, Goodenia chthonocephala, Goodenia cirrifica, Goodenia claytoniacea, Goodenia concinna, Goodenia convexa, Goodenia coronopifolia, Goodenia corynocarpa, Goodenia crenata, Goodenia cusackiana, Goodenia cycloptera, Goodenia cylindrocarpa, Goodenia debilis, Goodenia decurrens, Goodenia decursiva, Goodenia delicata,

Species in the Goodeniaceae family

Anthotium humile, Anthotium junciforme, Anthotium odontophyllum, Anthotium rubriflorum, Brunonia australis, Coopernookia barbata, Coopernookia chisholmii, Coopernookia georgei, Coopernookia polygalacea, Coopernookia scabridiuscula, Coopernookia strophiolata, Crossotoma spinescens, Crossotoma oleoides, Dampiera adpressa, Dampiera alata, Dampiera altissima, Dampiera angulata, Dampiera anonyma, Dampiera atriplicina, Dampiera candicans, Dampiera carinata, Dampiera cervula, Dampiera cinerea, Dampiera conospermoides, Dampiera coronata, Dampiera decurrens, Dampiera deltoidea, Dampiera dentata, Dampiera discolor, Dampiera diversifolia, Dampiera dysantha, Dampiera eriantha, Dampiera eriocephala, Dampiera fasciculata, Dampiera ferruginea, Dampiera fitzgeraldensis, Dampiera fusca, Dampiera galbraithiana, Dampiera glabrescens, Dampiera haematotricha, Dampiera hederacea, Dampiera heteroptera, Dampiera incana, Dampiera juncea, Dampiera krauseana, Dampiera lanceolata, Dampiera latealata, Dampiera lavandulacea, Dampiera leptoclada, Dampiera lindleyi,

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