Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
caudata
ID:
714513

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gilg) Domke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 349 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713846



Common Names

  • Gyrinops caudata
  • Tailed Gyrinops
  • Gyrinops


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Description

Gyrinops caudata (also called Tail-like Gyrinops, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous perennial plant with white flowers that is native to Southeast Asia. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Gyrinops caudata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Gyrinops caudata are white, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, black, oblong nut. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gyrinops caudata can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall. It can also be propagated from seed, but it takes several years for the plants to reach maturity.

Where to Find Gyrinops caudata

Gyrinops caudata can be found in India and Sri Lanka.

Gyrinops caudata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gyrinops caudata?

Gyrinops caudata

What is the common name of Gyrinops caudata?

Tailed Gyrinops

Where does Gyrinops caudata grow?

Gyrinops caudata is native to the tropical regions of Africa and Asia

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2836976: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Walter Domke (1899-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Domke' in the authors string.
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.