Gonatopus boivinii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Decne.) Engl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 2: 209 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000974361
Common Names
- Gonatopus boivinii
- Boivin's Gonatopus
- Boivinii Gonatopus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gonatopus boivinii (also called Boivin's Gonatopus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a spreading crown. It is native to Madagascar and is found in tropical forests and woodlands. It has oblong-lanceolate leaves and small yellowish-white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Gonatopus boivinii has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source and for its oil content.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gonatopus boivinii is white in color and has five petals. The seed is small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gonatopus boivinii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer, or by seed in spring or autumn. The seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny spot and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, it is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.
Where to Find Gonatopus boivinii
Gonatopus boivinii can be found in the Brazilian states of Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo.
Species in the Gonatopus genus
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,
References
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:87071-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.