Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
thomsonii
ID:
974998

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth. ex Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 4: 698 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000974336



Common Names

  • Gomphostemma thomsonii
  • Thomsonii Gomphostemma
  • Gomphostemma


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Description

Gomphostemma thomsonii (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 thomsonii has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source and for its oil content.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gomphostemma thomsonii 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 thomsonii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer, or by seed in spring or autumn. The seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny spot and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, it is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.

Where to Find Gomphostemma thomsonii

Gomphostemma thomsonii 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-91495: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.