Gaudichaudia cycloptera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cycloptera
ID:
695643
Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) W.R.Anderson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 16: 69 (1987):.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694976
Common Names
- Gaudichaudia cycloptera
- Gaudichaudia Cycloptera var. Cycloptera
- Gaudichaudia Cycloptera var. Subcycloptera
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- Aspicarpa pentandra Hassl. [unknown]
- Aspicarpa pentandra arnottiana Hassl. [unknown]
- Aspicarpa pentandra jussieuana Hassl. [unknown]
- Gaudichaudia arnottiana A.Juss. [unknown]
- Gaudichaudia pentandra A.Juss. [unknown]
- Gaudichaudia pentandra aristata Nied. [unknown]
- Gaudichaudia pentandra arnottiana Nied. [unknown]
- Gaudichaudia pentandra decemglandulosa Nied. [unknown]
- Gaudichaudia pentandra hirsuta Nied. [unknown]
- Gaudichaudia pentandra octoglandulosa Nied. [unknown]
- Gaudichaudia pentandra tristyla Nied. [unknown]
- Hiraea cycloptera DC. [unknown]
- Hiraea cycloptera Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
Description
Gaudichaudia cycloptera (also called Winged Gaudichaudia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows in moist, shady areas, and has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Gaudichaudia cycloptera is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It has attractive flowers and is drought tolerant, making it ideal for areas with low rainfall. It is also used as a ground cover and can be used to create a beautiful landscape.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gaudichaudia cycloptera is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round drupe. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gaudichaudia cycloptera is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun, and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and does not require much fertilizer or water.
Where to Find Gaudichaudia cycloptera
Gaudichaudia cycloptera is native to Central and South America. It is found in moist, shady forests and can be found in parts of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Gaudichaudia cycloptera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gaudichaudia cycloptera?
Gaudichaudia cycloptera
What type of plant is Gaudichaudia cycloptera?
It is a type of succulent.
What is the habitat of Gaudichaudia cycloptera?
It is found in dry, open areas in Mexico and Central America.
Species in the Gaudichaudia genus
Gaudichaudia albida, Gaudichaudia andersonii, Gaudichaudia chasei, Gaudichaudia congestiflora, Gaudichaudia cycloptera, Gaudichaudia cynanchoides, Gaudichaudia diandra, Gaudichaudia galeottiana, Gaudichaudia hexandra, Gaudichaudia hirtella, Gaudichaudia implexa, Gaudichaudia intermixteca, Gaudichaudia karwinskiana, Gaudichaudia krusei, Gaudichaudia macvaughii, Gaudichaudia mollis, Gaudichaudia palmeri, Gaudichaudia subverticillata, Gaudichaudia symplecta, Gaudichaudia synoptera, Gaudichaudia zygoptera,
Species in the Malpighiaceae family
Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2817631: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
William Russell Anderson (1942-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Anderson' in the authors string.