Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Species:
cymosus
ID:
434060

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Benth. & Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. 3: 458 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433392

Common Names

  • Gymnosiphon cymosus
  • Cymosus Gymnosiphon
  • Cymosus

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Description

Gymnosiphon cymosus (also called Cymose Gymnosiphon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to the Philippines and grows in moist forests at elevations of up to 1,400 m. It is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome and ovate leaves. The flowers are yellow and tubular in shape.

Uses & Benefits

Gymnosiphon cymosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gymnosiphon cymosus has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gymnosiphon cymosus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers and will self-seed in the garden.

Where to Find Gymnosiphon cymosus

Gymnosiphon cymosus is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in tropical montane forests and cloud forests at elevations of 1,000–3,000 m.

Gymnosiphon cymosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gymnosiphon cymosus?

Gymnosiphon cymosus

What are the common names of Gymnosiphon cymosus?

Common names of Gymnosiphon cymosus include the cymose rattlepod and the cymose rattlebox.

Where is Gymnosiphon cymosus found?

Gymnosiphon cymosus is found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Species in the Gymnosiphon genus

Gymnosiphon affinis, Gymnosiphon aphyllus, Gymnosiphon bekensis, Gymnosiphon brachycephalus, Gymnosiphon breviflorus, Gymnosiphon capitatus, Gymnosiphon cymosus, Gymnosiphon danguyanus, Gymnosiphon divaricatus, Gymnosiphon fimbriatus, Gymnosiphon guianensis, Gymnosiphon longistylus, Gymnosiphon minahassae, Gymnosiphon minutus, Gymnosiphon neglectus, Gymnosiphon niveus, Gymnosiphon okamotoi, Gymnosiphon oliganthus, Gymnosiphon panamensis, Gymnosiphon papuanus, Gymnosiphon pauciflorus, Gymnosiphon recurvatus, Gymnosiphon refractus, Gymnosiphon sphaerocarpus, Gymnosiphon suaveolens, Gymnosiphon tenellus, Gymnosiphon usambaricus, Gymnosiphon afro-orientalis, Gymnosiphon marieae, Gymnosiphon samoritoureanus, Gymnosiphon constrictus, Gymnosiphon aphyllum, Gymnosiphon oliganthum, Gymnosiphon papuanum, Gymnosiphon pauciflorum, Gymnosiphon urbani, Gymnosiphon saccatus, Gymnosiphon philippinensis, Gymnosiphon queenslandicus, Gymnosiphon syceorosensis, Gymnosiphon mayottensis,

Species in the Burmanniaceae family

Afrothismia baerae, Afrothismia foertheriana, Afrothismia gesnerioides, Afrothismia insignis, Afrothismia pachyantha, Afrothismia saingei, Afrothismia winkleri, Afrothismia hydra, Afrothismia korupensis, Afrothismia mhoroana, Afrothismia amietii, Afrothismia zambesiaca, Afrothismia fungiformis, Afrothismia pusilla, Afrothismia kupensis, Apteria aphylla, Burmannia alba, Burmannia aprica, Burmannia australis, Burmannia bicolor, Burmannia bifaria, Burmannia biflora, Burmannia candelabrum, Burmannia candida, Burmannia capitata, Burmannia championii, Burmannia chinensis, Burmannia cochinchinensis, Burmannia coelestis, Burmannia compacta, Burmannia connata, Burmannia cryptopetala, Burmannia damazii, Burmannia dasyantha, Burmannia disticha, Burmannia engganensis, Burmannia filamentosa, Burmannia flava, Burmannia foliosa, Burmannia geelvinkiana, Burmannia gracilis, Burmannia grandiflora, Burmannia hexaptera, Burmannia indica, Burmannia itoana, Burmannia jonkeri, Burmannia juncea, Burmannia kalbreyeri, Burmannia larseniana, Burmannia latialata,

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:126712-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.