Status:
valid
Authors:
Domke ex Airy Shaw
Source:
cmp
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 7: 73 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000707213
Common Names
- Gonystylus areolatus
- Areolate Rattan
- Areolate Rattan Vine
Description
Gonystylus areolatus (also called Areolate Rattan, among many other common names) is a perennial woody vine native to Southeast Asia. It is a climbing plant with long, thin stems and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas and is often used as a ground cover in gardens.
Uses & Benefits
Gonystylus areolatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gonystylus areolatus is a small, yellowish-white flower with a short, curved corolla tube. The seed is a small, hard nut, and the seedlings are small, brownish-green seedlings with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gonystylus areolatus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Gonystylus areolatus
Gonystylus areolatus is native to Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. It is found in moist forests, thickets, and grasslands, at elevations of up to 1,500 m.
Gonystylus areolatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gonystylus areolatus?
Gonystylus areolatus
What is the family of Gonystylus areolatus?
Thymelaeaceae
What is the common name of Gonystylus areolatus?
Areolate rattan
Species in the Gonystylus genus
Gonystylus acuminatus,
Gonystylus affinis,
Gonystylus areolatus,
Gonystylus augescens,
Gonystylus bancanus,
Gonystylus borneensis,
Gonystylus brunnescens,
Gonystylus calophylloides,
Gonystylus calophyllus,
Gonystylus confusus,
Gonystylus consanguineus,
Gonystylus costalis,
Gonystylus decipiens,
Gonystylus eximius,
Gonystylus forbesii,
Gonystylus glaucescens,
Gonystylus keithii,
Gonystylus lucidulus,
Gonystylus macrocarpus,
Gonystylus macrophyllus,
Gonystylus maingayi,
Gonystylus micranthus,
Gonystylus nervosus,
Gonystylus nobilis,
Gonystylus othmanii,
Gonystylus pendulus,
Gonystylus punctatus,
Gonystylus reticulatus,
Gonystylus spectabilis,
Gonystylus stenosepalus,
Gonystylus velutinus,
Gonystylus xylocarpus,
Species in the Thymelaeaceae family
Aetoxylon sympetalum,
Amyxa pluricornis,
Aquilaria apiculata,
Aquilaria baillonii,
Aquilaria banaense,
Aquilaria beccariana,
Aquilaria brachyantha,
Aquilaria citrinicarpa,
Aquilaria crassna,
Aquilaria cumingiana,
Aquilaria decemcostata,
Aquilaria filaria,
Aquilaria hirta,
Aquilaria khasiana,
Aquilaria microcarpa,
Aquilaria parvifolia,
Aquilaria rostrata,
Aquilaria rugosa,
Aquilaria sinensis,
Aquilaria subintegra,
Aquilaria urdanetensis,
Aquilaria yunnanensis,
Aquilaria malaccensis,
Aquilaria banaensis,
Arnhemia cryptantha,
Atemnosiphon coriaceus,
Craterosiphon beniensis,
Craterosiphon devredii,
Craterosiphon louisii,
Craterosiphon micranthum,
Craterosiphon montanus,
Craterosiphon pseudoscandens,
Craterosiphon quarrei,
Craterosiphon scandens,
Craterosiphon schmitzii,
Craterosiphon soyauxii,
Craterosiphon beniense,
Dais cotinifolia,
Dais glaucescens,
Daphne wolongensis,
Daphne hekouensis,
Daphne acutiloba,
Daphne alpina,
Daphne altaica,
Daphne arbuscula,
Daphne arisanensis,
Daphne aurantiaca,
Daphne axillaris,
Daphne bholua,
Daphne blagayana,