Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
burbidgei
ID:
971387

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 20: 196 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000970725

Common Names

  • Gamogyne Burbidgei
  • Burbidge's Gamogyne
  • Burbidge's Gamogyne

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Description

Gamogyne burbidgei (also called Burbidge's gamogyne, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and along riverbanks. It has a greyish-brown bark and its leaves are oblong and glossy green.

Uses & Benefits

Gamogyne burbidgei has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gamogyne burbidgei is a white-yellowish color with a yellow center and a star-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gamogyne burbidgei is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Gamogyne burbidgei

Gamogyne burbidgei can be found in tropical Africa.

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

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