Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
besserianum
ID:
707050

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nyman

Source:
cmp

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Fl. Caucas. Crit. 4(1): 202 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000706383



Common Names

  • Goniolimon besserianum
  • Besserianum Goniolimon
  • Besserianum


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Description

Goniolimon besserianum (also called Besser's pennywort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Phyllanthaceae. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist habitats. It grows to a height of 0.5–1 m and has small, ovate leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Goniolimon besserianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Goniolimon besserianum has small, white flowers that are arranged in umbels. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Goniolimon besserianum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -5°C (23°F). It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Goniolimon besserianum

Goniolimon besserianum is native to tropical Africa, where it is found in Cameroon, Gabon, and Nigeria.

Goniolimon besserianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Goniolimon besserianum?

Goniolimon besserianum

What is the common name of Goniolimon besserianum?

Besser's sea-lavender

What is the natural habitat of Goniolimon besserianum?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Europe

Species in the Plumbaginaceae family

Acantholimon ekimii, Acantholimon mobayenii, Acantholimon multiflorum, Acantholimon acanthobryum, Acantholimon acerosum, Acantholimon acmostegium, Acantholimon afanassievii, Acantholimon agropyroideum, Acantholimon ahangarensis, Acantholimon alaicum, Acantholimon alatavicum, Acantholimon alavae, Acantholimon albertii, Acantholimon albocalycinum, Acantholimon alexandri, Acantholimon alexeenkoanum, Acantholimon amoenum, Acantholimon anisophyllum, Acantholimon annae, Acantholimon antilibanoticum, Acantholimon anzobicum, Acantholimon araxanum, Acantholimon argyrostachyum, Acantholimon aristulatum, Acantholimon armenum, Acantholimon artosense, Acantholimon arundoscapum, Acantholimon aspadanum, Acantholimon asphodelinum, Acantholimon astragalinum, Acantholimon atrofuscum, Acantholimon atropatanum, Acantholimon auganum, Acantholimon aulieatense, Acantholimon austroiranicum, Acantholimon avanosicum, Acantholimon avenaceum, Acantholimon azizae, Acantholimon bakhtiaricum, Acantholimon balchanicum, Acantholimon bashkaleicum, Acantholimon birandii, Acantholimon blakelockii, Acantholimon blandum, Acantholimon bodeanum, Acantholimon bonesseae, Acantholimon borodinii, Acantholimon brachyphyllum, Acantholimon brachystachyum, Acantholimon bracteatum,

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