Gomphostemma eriocarpon - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eriocarpon
ID:
974940
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar. 2: 12 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000974278
Common Names
- Gomphostemma eriocarpon
- Woolly-fruited Gomphostemma
- Woolly-fruited Velvet Plant
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Gomphostemma eriocarpon (also called Eriocarpon Gomphostemma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South America, and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Gomphostemma eriocarpon is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gomphostemma eriocarpon is white or pinkish-white in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Gomphostemma eriocarpon can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. The rhizomes should be divided in spring or autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. Fertilize the plants with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Gomphostemma eriocarpon
Gomphostemma eriocarpon can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Species in the Gomphostemma genus
Gomphostemma grandiflorum, Gomphostemma aborense, Gomphostemma chinense, Gomphostemma crinitum, Gomphostemma curtisii, Gomphostemma deltodon, Gomphostemma dolichobotrys, Gomphostemma eriocarpon, Gomphostemma hainanense, Gomphostemma hemsleyanum, Gomphostemma heyneanum, Gomphostemma javanicum, Gomphostemma keralense, Gomphostemma leptodon, Gomphostemma lucidum, Gomphostemma mastersii, Gomphostemma melissifolium, Gomphostemma microcalyx, Gomphostemma microdon, Gomphostemma niveum, Gomphostemma nutans, Gomphostemma ovatum, Gomphostemma parviflorum, Gomphostemma pedunculatum, Gomphostemma stellato-hirsutum, Gomphostemma strobilinum, Gomphostemma sulcatum, Gomphostemma thomsonii, Gomphostemma velutinum, Gomphostemma hirsutum,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-91440: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.