Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laurentii
ID:
977469

Status:
valid

Authors:
(De Wild.) Baehni

Source:
wcs

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Boissiera 11: 100 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000976807



Common Names

  • Gymnoluma laurentii
  • Laurent's Gymnoluma
  • Gymnoluma laurentii


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Description

Gymnoluma laurentii (also called Laurent's Gymnoluma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to Central America and is found in lowland and hill dipterocarp forests. It has white flowers and grows to a height of 0.3-1.5 m.

Uses & Benefits

Gymnoluma laurentii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gymnoluma laurentii is white and has a yellowish center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gymnoluma laurentii is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a moist, well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Gymnoluma laurentii

Gymnoluma laurentii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Species in the Gymnoluma genus

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,

References

Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
Charles Baehni (1906-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baehni' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:786928-1: Based on the initial data import