Gomphocarpus fruticosus
About
Gomphocarpus fruticosus is a species of plant native to South Africa. It is also common in Australia and New Zealand where it is a host of the monarch butterfly. The plant's tissues contain sufficient cardenolides that consumption of significant quantities of the plant's leaves, stems, or fruit may lead to death in livestock and humans.
- Family
- Apocynaceae
How to use it
Gomphocarpus fruticosus is primarily used as an ornamental plant due to its striking appearance and its role in supporting monarch butterflies. Its flowers can attract various pollinators, making it a valuable addition to gardens aiming to promote biodiversity.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
In the kitchen
This plant is not eaten by humans. In fact, it contains toxic compounds that can be harmful if consumed in significant quantities. It's best to admire this plant from a distance rather than trying to use it in your kitchen.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Gomphocarpus fruticosus
- Slug
- gomphocarpus-fruticosus
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Genus
- Gomphocarpus
- Species
- fruticosus
- Wikidata QID
- Q811643
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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