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Gomphocarpus fruticosus

(L.) W.T.Aiton (1811)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Eudicot-Asterids Order: Gentianales Family: Apocynaceae Genus: Gomphocarpus

Description

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Historical Distribution

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Uses and Culture

USES

Natural History

Statewide Status

Only found in cultivation

Island Status

O'ahu Only found in cultivation

Dispersal Agents

Water/Ocean
Wind
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Vegetative Reproduction

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Bibliography

Name Published In: Hortus Kew. 2: 80 (1811)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Gomphocarpus fruticosus Waimea Arboretum In partial shade. Preserved_Specimen A gracile single-trunked shrub 2 m. tall. Corolla white. Corona cream with a purple tinge. Flowers have a moderate unpleasant odor (morning). Lau, J. 2695 Oahu BISH 1986-08-04
2 Gomphocarpus fruticosus Waimea Arboretum In partial shade. Preserved_Specimen A gracile single-trunked shrub 2 m. tall. Corolla white. Corona cream with a purple tinge. Flowers have a moderate unpleasant odor (morning). Lau, J. 2586 Oahu BISH 1986-06-30
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