Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
punctatum
ID:
694296

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Don

Source:
cmp

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 3: 432 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000693629



Common Names

  • Gaiadendron punctatum
  • Dotted Gaiadendron
  • Dotted Milkvine


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Description

Gaiadendron punctatum (also called Spotted Gaiadendron, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a branched stem, reaching a height of up to 30 cm. It is native to South America, and is commonly found in grasslands, meadows and disturbed soils.

Uses & Benefits

Gaiadendron punctatum is an ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is a low-maintenance plant that is drought-tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gaiadendron punctatum has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gaiadendron punctatum is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be pruned to shape. It can be propagated from cuttings taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Gaiadendron punctatum

Gaiadendron punctatum is native to Mexico.

Gaiadendron punctatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaiadendron punctatum?

Gaiadendron punctatum

What is the common name of Gaiadendron punctatum?

Punctate Gaiadendron

What is the family of Gaiadendron punctatum?

Asteraceae

Species in the Gaiadendron genus

Species in the Loranthaceae family

Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2815790: Based on the initial data import
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.