Status:
valid
Authors:
Makino
Source:
cmp
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 15: 103 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694764
Common Names
- Gardneria multiflora
- Many-flowered Gardneria
- Multiflora Gardneria
Synonyms
- Rhamnus pasteuri H.Lév. [unknown]
- Gardneria shimadai Hayata [unknown]
- Gardneria nutans multiflora (Makino) Matsuda [unknown]
- Rhamnus pasteurii H.Lév. [unknown]
- Sabia esquirolii H.Lév. [unknown]
- Marlea cavaleriei H.Lév. [unknown]
Description
Gardneria multiflora (also called Gardneria, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforest and moist riverine forest. It has glossy, dark green leaves and yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Gardneria multiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat coughs and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gardneria multiflora has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gardneria multiflora is a shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a sandy soil mix. The plant can be propagated by division or layering.
Where to Find Gardneria multiflora
Gardneria multiflora can be found in tropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, and Malaysia.
Gardneria multiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gardneria multiflora?
Gardneria multiflora
What is the family of Gardneria multiflora?
Loranthaceae
Where is Gardneria multiflora 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,