Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
heyneanum
ID:
974946

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar. 2: 12 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000974284



Common Names

  • Gomphostemma heyneanum
  • Heyne's Gomphostemma
  • Heyne's Velvet Plant


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Description

Gomphostemma heyneanum (also called Heyne's 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 heyneanum 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 heyneanum is 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Gomphostemma heyneanum 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 heyneanum

Gomphostemma heyneanum can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

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,

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