Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
melissifolium
ID:
974965

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. ex Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000974303



Common Names

  • Gomphostemma melissifolium
  • Melissifolium Gomphostemma
  • Gomphostemma


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Description

Gomphostemma melissifolium (also called Chinese Bellflower, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb with a creeping rootstock. It is native to China and is found in forests, grasslands, and rocky slopes. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves that are densely covered with white hairs and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Gomphostemma melissifolium 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gomphostemma melissifolium 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 melissifolium 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 melissifolium

Gomphostemma melissifolium can be found in the Brazilian states of Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo.

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-91464: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.