Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Species:
blanchetii
ID:
1305998

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Chodat) J.F.B.Pastore

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Novon 22: 305 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318452



Common Names

  • Gymnospora blanchetii
  • Blanchetii Gymnospora
  • Gymnospora Blanchetii


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Description

Gymnospora blanchetii (also called Gymnospora blanchetii, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and is typically found growing on trees. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Gymnospora blanchetii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gymnospora blanchetii is a small, yellow-greenish color with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gymnospora blanchetii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.

Where to Find Gymnospora blanchetii

Gymnospora blanchetii can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Gymnospora blanchetii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gymnospora blanchetii?

Gymnospora blanchetii

What is the common name of Gymnospora blanchetii?

Blanchet's Gymnospora

Where is Gymnospora blanchetii found?

Gymnospora blanchetii is found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America

Species in the Gymnospora genus

Species in the Polygalaceae family

Acanthocladus brasiliensis, Acanthocladus guayaquilensis, Acanthocladus moyanoi, Acanthocladus scleroxylon, Acanthocladus tehuelchum, Acanthocladus colombianus, Acanthocladus dukei, Acanthocladus pulcherrimus, Acanthocladus santosii, Acanthocladus dichromus, Ancylotropis insignis, Ancylotropis malmeana, Asemeia grandiflora, Asemeia ignatii, Asemeia ilheotica, Asemeia lindmaniana, Asemeia marquesiana, Asemeia martiana, Asemeia monninoides, Asemeia parietaria, Asemeia pohliana, Asemeia rhodoptera, Asemeia glabra, Asemeia hirsuta, Asemeia apopetala, Asemeia echinosperma, Asemeia hondurana, Asemeia securidaca, Asemeia sphaerospora, Asemeia tonsa, Asemeia acuminata, Asemeia extraaxillaris, Asemeia galmeri, Asemeia hebeclada, Asemeia mollis, Asemeia monticola, Asemeia ovata, Asemeia pseudohebeclada, Asemeia tobatiensis, Asemeia violacea, Asemeia floribunda, Atroxima afzeliana, Atroxima liberica, Badiera cubensis, Badiera fuertesii, Badiera oblongata, Badiera penaea, Badiera propinqua, Badiera virgata, Badiera subrhombifolia,

References

Robert Hippolyte Chodat (1865-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chodat' in the authors string.
José Floriano Barêa Pastore (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.B.Pastore' in the authors string.