Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
bougainvillei
ID:
975029

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Hallé

Source:
wcs

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Fl. Nouv.-Calédonie & Dépend. 8: 546 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000974367



Common Names

  • Gonatostylis bougainvillei
  • Bougainville's Gonatostylis
  • Bougainvillei Gonatostylis


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Description

Gonatostylis bougainvillei (also called Bougainville's Gonatostylis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a spreading crown. It is native to Madagascar and is found in tropical forests and woodlands. It has oblong-lanceolate leaves and small yellowish-white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Gonatostylis bougainvillei 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 Gonatostylis bougainvillei is white in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gonatostylis bougainvillei 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 Gonatostylis bougainvillei

Gonatostylis bougainvillei can be found in the Brazilian states of Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo.

Species in the Gonatostylis genus

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-91529: Based on the initial data import
Nicolas Hallé (1927-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Hallé' in the authors string.