Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.Norman) C.Norman
Source:
cmp
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 71(Suppl. 1): 236 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000721327
Common Names
- Heteromorpha gossweileri
- Gossweiler's Heteromorpha
- Gossweiler's False Foxglove
Description
Heteromorpha gossweileri (also called Gossweiler's Heteromorpha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apiaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of the Indian Ocean, from India to Australia. It typically grows in dry, rocky habitats such as grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Heteromorpha gossweileri is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruits, and as a traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Heteromorpha gossweileri is a small, white, five-petaled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Heteromorpha gossweileri is an evergreen shrub that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is propagated by seed or cuttings and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).
Where to Find Heteromorpha gossweileri
Heteromorpha gossweileri is native to Central and South America, and can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.
Heteromorpha gossweileri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heteromorpha gossweileri?
Heteromorpha gossweileri
What is the common name of Heteromorpha gossweileri?
Gossweiler's Heteromorpha
What is the family of Heteromorpha gossweileri?
Asteraceae
Species in the Heteromorpha genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,