Gyrinops podocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
podocarpa
ID:
714518
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gilg) Domke
Source:
cmp
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 349 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713851
Common Names
- Gyrinops podocarpa
- Podocarp Gyrinops
- Gyrinops
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gyrinops podocarpa (also called Podocarp 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 podocarpa 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 podocarpa 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 podocarpa can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Gyrinops podocarpa
Gyrinops podocarpa can be found in India and Sri Lanka.
Gyrinops podocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gyrinops podocarpa?
Gyrinops podocarpa
What is the common name of Gyrinops podocarpa?
Podocarp Gyrinops
Where does Gyrinops podocarpa grow?
Gyrinops podocarpa is native to the tropical regions of Africa and Asia
Species in the Gyrinops genus
Species in the Thymelaeaceae family
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References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2836980: 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.