Gyrinops moluccana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moluccana
ID:
714516
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Miq.) Quisumb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Adansonia 11: 326 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713849
Common Names
- Gyrinops moluccana
- Moluccan Gyrinops
- Gyrinops
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gyrinops moluccana (also called Moluccan 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 moluccana 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 moluccana 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gyrinops moluccana is a slow-growing shrub that can be propagated by cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and requires minimal maintenance. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C.
Where to Find Gyrinops moluccana
Gyrinops moluccana can be found in Indonesia.
Gyrinops moluccana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gyrinops moluccana?
Gyrinops moluccana
What is the common name of Gyrinops moluccana?
Moluccan Gyrinops
Where does Gyrinops moluccana grow?
Gyrinops moluccana is native to the Moluccas Islands
Species in the Gyrinops genus
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-2836979: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Eduardo Quisumbing (1895-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Quisumb.' in the authors string.