Status:
valid
Authors:
Wall.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1820
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. 1: 318 (1820)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694753
Common Names
- Gardneria angustifolia
- Narrow-leaved Gardneria
- Angustifolia Gardneria
Synonyms
- Gardneria distincta P.T.Li [valid]
- Gardneria glabra Wall. ex D.Don [unknown]
- Pseudogardneria angustifolia (Wall.) Racib. [unknown]
Description
Gardneria angustifolia (also called Narrow-leaved Gardneria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in evergreen forests, usually in the understory.
Uses & Benefits
Gardneria angustifolia has been used for its medicinal properties, including as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-fungal. It has also been used as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine, as well as for its culinary uses, such as in curries and other dishes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gardneria angustifolia has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gardneria angustifolia is a tropical evergreen tree that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of branches and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they take root.
Where to Find Gardneria angustifolia
Gardneria angustifolia is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Gardneria angustifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gardneria angustifolia?
Gardneria angustifolia
What is the family of Gardneria angustifolia?
Loranthaceae
Where is Gardneria angustifolia native to?
India
Species in the Gardneria genus
Species in the Loganiaceae family
Antonia ovata,
Bonyunia antoniifolia,
Bonyunia aquatica,
Bonyunia minor,
Bonyunia superba,
Bonyunia venusta,
Bonyunia spectabilis,
Bonyunia excelsa,
Bonyunia magnifica,
Bonyunia nobilis,
Bonyunia pulchra,
Gardneria angustifolia,
Gardneria lanceolata,
Gardneria multiflora,
Gardneria nutans,
Gardneria ovata,
Geniostoma angustifolium,
Geniostoma antherotrichum,
Geniostoma balansanum,
Geniostoma biseriale,
Geniostoma borbonicum,
Geniostoma calcicola,
Geniostoma celastrineum,
Geniostoma clavatum,
Geniostoma cyrtandrae,
Geniostoma densiflora,
Geniostoma erythrosperma,
Geniostoma fagraeoides,
Geniostoma gagnae,
Geniostoma glaucescens,
Geniostoma grandifolium,
Geniostoma huttonii,
Geniostoma leenhoutsii,
Geniostoma macrophyllum,
Geniostoma mooreanum,
Geniostoma novae-caledoniae,
Geniostoma pedunculatum,
Geniostoma petiolosum,
Geniostoma randianum,
Geniostoma rapense,
Geniostoma rarotongensis,
Geniostoma remyana,
Geniostoma rupestre,
Geniostoma stipulare,
Geniostoma sykesii,
Geniostoma trichostylum,
Geniostoma umbellatum,
Geniostoma vestitum,
Geniostoma weinlandii,
Geniostoma imbricatum,