Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Species:
quadrifida
ID:
706073

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Sleumer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 15: 238 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000705406

Common Names

  • Gomphandra quadrifida
  • Gomphandra oblongifolia var. quadrifida
  • Gomphandra oblongifolia var. oblongifolia

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Description

Gomphandra quadrifida (also called Gomphandra obtusifolia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is a small tree, usually reaching a height of 10-15 m. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical rainforests. It prefers moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Gomphandra quadrifida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, fever, and digestive disorders.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gomphandra quadrifida var. angustifolia (King) Sleumer
Gomphandra quadrifida var. maingayi (Mast.) Sleumer
Gomphandra quadrifida var. ovalifolia (Ridl.) Sleumer
Gomphandra quadrifida var. triplinervis (King) Sleumer
Gomphandra quadrifida var. quadrifida

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Gomphandra quadrifida has white to pinkish flowers with four petals. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gomphandra quadrifida can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Gomphandra quadrifida

Gomphandra quadrifida can be found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Gomphandra quadrifida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gomphandra quadrifida?

Gomphandra quadrifida

What is the natural habitat of Gomphandra quadrifida?

Gomphandra quadrifida is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.

What are the uses of Gomphandra quadrifida?

Gomphandra quadrifida is used for medicinal purposes and as a source of timber.

Species in the Gomphandra genus

Gomphandra apoensis, Gomphandra australiana, Gomphandra cambodiana, Gomphandra capitulata, Gomphandra comosa, Gomphandra coriacea, Gomphandra cumingiana, Gomphandra dolichocarpa, Gomphandra donnaiensis, Gomphandra flavicarpa, Gomphandra fuliginea, Gomphandra fusiformis, Gomphandra javanica, Gomphandra lancifolia, Gomphandra luzoniensis, Gomphandra lysipetala, Gomphandra mappioides, Gomphandra mollis, Gomphandra montana, Gomphandra oblongifolia, Gomphandra oligantha, Gomphandra pallida, Gomphandra papuana, Gomphandra parviflora, Gomphandra pseudojavanica, Gomphandra pseudoprasina, Gomphandra quadrifida, Gomphandra sawiensis, Gomphandra schoepfiifolia, Gomphandra simularensis, Gomphandra subrostrata, Gomphandra tetrandra, Gomphandra tomentella, Gomphandra velutina, Gomphandra palustris, Gomphandra halconensis, Gomphandra conklinii, Gomphandra rarinervis, Gomphandra fernandoi, Gomphandra bracteata, Gomphandra coi, Gomphandra psilandra, Gomphandra dinagatensis, Gomphandra ultramafiterrestris,

Species in the Stemonuraceae family

Cantleya corniculata, Codiocarpus andamanicus, Codiocarpus merrittii, Discophora guianensis, Discophora montana, Gastrolepis alticola, Gastrolepis austrocaledonica, Gomphandra apoensis, Gomphandra australiana, Gomphandra cambodiana, Gomphandra capitulata, Gomphandra comosa, Gomphandra coriacea, Gomphandra cumingiana, Gomphandra dolichocarpa, Gomphandra donnaiensis, Gomphandra flavicarpa, Gomphandra fuliginea, Gomphandra fusiformis, Gomphandra javanica, Gomphandra lancifolia, Gomphandra luzoniensis, Gomphandra lysipetala, Gomphandra mappioides, Gomphandra mollis, Gomphandra montana, Gomphandra oblongifolia, Gomphandra oligantha, Gomphandra pallida, Gomphandra papuana, Gomphandra parviflora, Gomphandra pseudojavanica, Gomphandra pseudoprasina, Gomphandra quadrifida, Gomphandra sawiensis, Gomphandra schoepfiifolia, Gomphandra simularensis, Gomphandra subrostrata, Gomphandra tetrandra, Gomphandra tomentella, Gomphandra velutina, Gomphandra palustris, Gomphandra halconensis, Gomphandra conklinii, Gomphandra rarinervis, Gomphandra fernandoi, Gomphandra bracteata, Gomphandra coi, Gomphandra psilandra, Gomphandra dinagatensis,

References

Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleumer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:434314-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.