Status:
valid
Authors:
Valdés
Source:
cmp
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 13: 109 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713891
Common Names
- Gyrocaryum oppositifolium
- Opposite-leaved Wingnut
- Oppositeleaved Wingnut
Description
Gyrocaryum oppositifolium (also called Opposite-leaved Gyrocaryum, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Central and South America, typically found in tropical and subtropical forests. It has a single, slender trunk and can reach heights of up to 15 meters. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are white and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Gyrocaryum oppositifolium 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 Gyrocaryum oppositifolium 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gyrocaryum oppositifolium 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 Gyrocaryum oppositifolium
Gyrocaryum oppositifolium is native to Central and South America.
Gyrocaryum oppositifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gyrocaryum oppositifolium?
Gyrocaryum oppositifolium
What is the common name of Gyrocaryum oppositifolium?
Opposite-leaved Gyrocaryum
What is the optimal soil type for Gyrocaryum oppositifolium?
Well-drained soil
Species in the Gyrocaryum genus
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Adelocaryum flexuosum,
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Adelocaryum nebulicola,
Adelocaryum lambertianum,
Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum,
Aegonychon zollingeri,
Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum,
Aegonychon calabricum,
Aegonychon calabrum,
Afrotysonia africana,
Afrotysonia glochidiata,
Afrotysonia pilosicaulis,
Alkanna amana,
Alkanna angustifolia,
Alkanna areolata,
Alkanna attilae,
Alkanna aucheriana,
Alkanna auranitica,
Alkanna bracteosa,
Alkanna caliensis,
Alkanna cappadocica,
Alkanna confusa,
Alkanna corcyrensis,
Alkanna cordifolia,
Alkanna dumanii,
Alkanna frigida,
Alkanna froedinii,
Alkanna galilaea,
Alkanna graeca,
Alkanna haussknechtii,
Alkanna hellenica,
Alkanna hirsutissima,
Alkanna hispida,
Alkanna incana,
Alkanna intercedens,
Alkanna jordanovii,
Alkanna kotschyana,
Alkanna leiocarpa,
Alkanna leptophylla,
Alkanna lutea,
Alkanna macrophylla,
Alkanna macrosiphon,
Alkanna maleolens,
Alkanna megacarpa,
Alkanna methanaea,
Alkanna milliana,
Alkanna mughlae,