Gmelina peltata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
de Kok
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 67: 317 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333366
Common Names
- Gmelina peltata
- Peltate Gmelina
- Gmelina Peltata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gmelina peltata (also called Peltate Gmelina, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India. It has a woody stem and grows up to 30 cm tall. It prefers moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Gmelina peltata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gmelina peltata is white with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a pointed tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gmelina peltata is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Sow the seeds in the spring and water regularly. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a sandy, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist but not wet.
Where to Find Gmelina peltata
Gmelina peltata can be found in tropical areas of Asia, from India to the Philippines.
Gmelina peltata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gmelina peltata?
Gmelina peltata
What is the common name of Gmelina peltata?
Shield Gmelina
What is the natural habitat of Gmelina peltata?
It is found in moist and shady places in the Himalayas
Species in the Gmelina genus
Gmelina magnifica, Gmelina tholicola, Gmelina arborea, Gmelina asiatica, Gmelina chinensis, Gmelina dalrympleana, Gmelina delavayana, Gmelina elliptica, Gmelina evoluta, Gmelina fasciculiflora, Gmelina lecomtei, Gmelina ledermannii, Gmelina leichhardtii, Gmelina lepidota, Gmelina lignum-vitreum, Gmelina macrophylla, Gmelina moluccana, Gmelina neocaledonica, Gmelina palawensis, Gmelina papuana, Gmelina philippensis, Gmelina racemosa, Gmelina salomonensis, Gmelina schlechteri, Gmelina sessilis, Gmelina smithii, Gmelina uniflora, Gmelina vitiensis, Gmelina arborea, Gmelina australis, Gmelina basifilum, Gmelina hollrungii, Gmelina peltata, Gmelina parnellii,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,
References
Rogier Petrus Johannes de Kok (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Kok' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77120324-1: Based on the initial data import