Status:
valid
Authors:
Airy Shaw
Source:
cmp
Year:
1947
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 2: 13 (1947)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000707232
Common Names
- Gonystylus keithii
- Keith's Rattan
- Keith's Rattan Vine
Description
Gonystylus keithii (also called Keith's 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 keithii is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and sore throat. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gonystylus keithii 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 keithii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a rooting medium. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into individual pots and grown on until ready to be planted out.
Where to Find Gonystylus keithii
Gonystylus keithii 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 keithii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gonystylus keithii?
Gonystylus keithii
What is the natural habitat of Gonystylus keithii?
Tropical rainforest
What is the distribution of Gonystylus keithii?
Southeast Asia
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,