Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rohrii
ID:
703988

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vahl) Koehne

Source:
cmp

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 3: 351 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000703321



Common Names

  • Ginoria rohrii
  • Rohr's Ginoria
  • Rohr's False Gilia


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Synonyms

  • Antherylium rohrii Vahl [unknown]

Description

Ginoria rohrii (also called Indian Tree Spurge, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is native to India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, scrub, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Ginoria rohrii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ginoria rohrii is a white, five-petaled star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ginoria rohrii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Ginoria rohrii

Ginoria rohrii is native to the Caribbean region and can be found in dry, sandy habitats. It is also found in parts of Central and South America.

Ginoria rohrii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ginoria rohrii?

Ginoria rohrii

What is the common name of Ginoria rohrii?

Rohr's Ginoria

What is the natural habitat of Ginoria rohrii?

Ginoria rohrii is found in dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands in California.

Species in the Lythraceae family

Adenaria floribunda, Ammannia aegyptiaca, Ammannia alternifolia, Ammannia anagalloides, Ammannia aspera, Ammannia auriculata, Ammannia baccifera, Ammannia coccinea, Ammannia cordata, Ammannia crassicaulis, Ammannia crinipes, Ammannia debilis, Ammannia desertorum, Ammannia dodecandra, Ammannia elata, Ammannia gracilis, Ammannia latifolia, Ammannia linearipetala, Ammannia loandensis, Ammannia multiflora, Ammannia myriophylloides, Ammannia nagpurensis, Ammannia octandra, Ammannia passerinoides, Ammannia prieuriana, Ammannia prostrata, Ammannia quadriciliata, Ammannia robusta, Ammannia sarcophylla, Ammannia schaeferi, Ammannia senegalensis, Ammannia triflora, Ammannia uniflora, Ammannia urceolata, Ammannia verticillata, Ammannia wormskioldii, Ammannia calcicola, Ammannia heterophylla, Ammannia pauciramosa, Ammannia pubescens, Ammannia praetermissa, Ammannia andongensis, Ammannia angolensis, Ammannia angustifolia, Ammannia arnhemica, Ammannia aurita, Ammannia baumii, Ammannia bequaertii, Ammannia brevistyla, Ammannia burttii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2826107: Based on the initial data import
Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
Bernhard Adalbert Emil Koehne (1848-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koehne' in the authors string.