Status:
valid
Authors:
Airy Shaw
Source:
cmp
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 17: 447 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000707233
Common Names
- Gonystylus lucidulus
- Lucid Rattan
- Lucid Rattan Vine
Description
Goodenia cycloptera (also called 'Winged Goodenia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1.5m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Gonystylus lucidulus 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 lucidulus 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 lucidulus 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 lucidulus
Gonystylus lucidulus 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 lucidulus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gonystylus lucidulus?
Gonystylus lucidulus
What is the natural habitat of Gonystylus lucidulus?
Tropical rainforest
What is the distribution of Gonystylus lucidulus?
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,