Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tortuosa
ID:
874102

Status:
valid

Authors:
Swallen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 22: 41 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873437

Common Names

  • Gouinia tortuosa
  • Tortuosa Gouinia
  • Gouinia

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Description

Gouinia tortuosa (also called Twisted Gouinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a creeping habit and its leaves are lanceolate, with a length of up to 10 cm. It grows in dry and rocky soils, and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Gouinia tortuosa is a species of shrub used as a medicinal plant and for its ornamental value in landscaping. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gouinia tortuosa has white and yellow flowers with a sweet scent. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and tall.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gouinia tortuosa is a perennial plant that grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Divide the clumps in spring or early summer and replant in prepared soil. Seeds can be sown in spring or early summer in prepared soil.

Where to Find Gouinia tortuosa

Gouinia tortuosa can be found in moist meadows, ditches, and along streambanks in Europe and Asia.

Gouinia tortuosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gouinia tortuosa?

Gouinia tortuosa

What is the common name of Gouinia tortuosa?

Tortuous Gouinia

What is the natural habitat of Gouinia tortuosa?

Dry, rocky slopes

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Jason Richard Swallen (1903-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swallen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:112890-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].