Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
gesnerioides
ID:
1303080

Status:
valid

Authors:
Onjalal. & I.Darbysh.

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 71(3)-44: 2 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315534

Common Names

  • Podorungia gesnerioides
  • Gesnerioides Podorungia
  • Gesnerioides Podorungia Plant

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Description

Podorungia gesnerioides (also called 'Gesnerioid Podorungia', among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub native to Madagascar. It grows up to 2m tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 0.2m. It prefers moist, sheltered sites in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest.

Uses & Benefits

Podorungia gesnerioides is used for its timber, which is used to make furniture and tools. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Podorungia gesnerioides is white in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong nutlet. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Podorungia gesnerioides is a species of wild banana native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or by suckering. It prefers a warm, humid climate and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Podorungia gesnerioides

Podorungia gesnerioides is found in the highlands of Madagascar.

Podorungia gesnerioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Podorungia gesnerioides?

Podorungia gesnerioides

What is the common name of Podorungia gesnerioides?

Gesnerioides Podorungia

What is the natural habitat of Podorungia gesnerioides?

Tropical dry forests of Central America

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Iain Darbyshire: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Darbysh.' in the authors string.
Guy Eric Onjalalaina: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Onjalal.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77154532-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.