Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
lucidum
ID:
974958

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Numer. List [Wallich] n. 2156. 1830

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000974296



Common Names

  • Gomphostemma lucidum
  • Shiny Gomphostemma
  • Shiny Velvet Plant


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Description

Gomphostemma lucidum (also called Shining Gomphostemma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asclepiadaceae. It is native to India, and is found in the tropical and subtropical moist montane forests habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Gomphostemma lucidum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and can be used to cover slopes and banks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gomphostemma lucidum var. intermedium (Craib) C.Y.Wu

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gomphostemma lucidum is white in color and has five petals. The seed is small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gomphostemma lucidum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to China. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in moist soil.

Where to Find Gomphostemma lucidum

Gomphostemma lucidum 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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