Gossia nigripes - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Guillaumin) N.Snow
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 8: 181 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921610
Common Names
- Gossia nigripes
- Nigripes Gossia
- Gossia Nigripes Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gossia nigripes (also called Black-footed Gossia, among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial tree that grows in clumps. It is native to South East Asia and can be found in tropical rainforests, cloud forests, and dry forests. It has short, narrow leaves that are green to yellow-green in color and are arranged in a rosette pattern.
Uses & Benefits
Gossia nigripes is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and rheumatism. It is also used as an ornamental plant and in the production of handicrafts.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gossia nigripes has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gossia nigripes is a small shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is a slow-growing plant and can take several years to reach its full size.
Where to Find Gossia nigripes
Gossia nigripes is found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
Species in the Gossia genus
Gossia acmenoides, Gossia bamagensis, Gossia bidwillii, Gossia byrnesii, Gossia dallachyana, Gossia floribunda, Gossia fragrantissima, Gossia gonoclada, Gossia grayi, Gossia hillii, Gossia inophloia, Gossia lewisensis, Gossia lucida, Gossia macilwraithensis, Gossia myrsinocarpa, Gossia pubiflora, Gossia punctata, Gossia retusa, Gossia sankowskyorum, Gossia shepherdii, Gossia longipetiolata, Gossia scottiana, Gossia yelana, Gossia alaternoides, Gossia colnettiana, Gossia clusioides, Gossia kuakuensis, Gossia vieillardii, Gossia aphthosa, Gossia virotii, Gossia nigripes, Gossia pancheri, Gossia diversifolia, Gossia eugenioides, Gossia randiana, Gossia salomonensis, Gossia versteeghii, Gossia angustifolia, Gossia ngaensis, Gossia mandjeliaensis, Gossia kaalaensis, Gossia ramiflora, Gossia conduplicata, Gossia katepahiensis, Gossia ouazangouensis, Gossia bourailensis, Gossia conspicua,
Species in the Myrtaceae family
Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-467181: Based on the initial data import
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.
Neil Snow (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Snow' in the authors string.