Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Hepper
Source:
cmp
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Fl. Turkey 10: 212 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000706401
Common Names
- Goniolimon incanum
- Incanum Goniolimon
- Incanum
Description
Goniolimon incanum (also called hoary 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 incanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and coughs.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Goniolimon incanum has small, white flowers that are arranged in umbels. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Goniolimon incanum 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 incanum
Goniolimon incanum is native to tropical Africa, where it is found in Cameroon, Gabon, and Nigeria.
Goniolimon incanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Goniolimon incanum?
Goniolimon incanum
What is the common name of Goniolimon incanum?
Hoary Goniolimon
What is the natural habitat of Goniolimon incanum?
Dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and scrublands
Species in the Goniolimon genus
Goniolimon besserianum,
Goniolimon callicomum,
Goniolimon caucasicum,
Goniolimon cuspidatum,
Goniolimon dalmaticum,
Goniolimon dshungaricum,
Goniolimon elatum,
Goniolimon eximium,
Goniolimon glaberrimum,
Goniolimon graminifolium,
Goniolimon heldreichii,
Goniolimon incanum,
Goniolimon italicum,
Goniolimon orthocladum,
Goniolimon platypterum,
Goniolimon rubellum,
Goniolimon sartorii,
Goniolimon sewerzowii,
Goniolimon speciosum,
Goniolimon tataricum,
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,