Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obamana
ID:
1327962

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Pool

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 99: 526 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340416

Common Names

  • Gouania obamana
  • Obamana Gouania
  • Obamana Gouania obamana

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Description

Gouania obamana (also called 'Obamana Gouania', 'Obamana Gouania' and 'Obamana Gouania', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Colombia. It has small, narrow, linear leaves and small white flowers. It grows in dry, open woodland and grassland areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gouania obamana is an ornamental plant that is used to provide a decorative and attractive look to gardens. It can also be used to attract birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gouania obamana is small and yellow. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gouania obamana is a terrestrial shrub species native to the cloud forests of Peru and Ecuador. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Cultivation requires a well-draining, humus-rich soil mix and bright, indirect light. Water regularly and keep the soil evenly moist, but not soggy.

Where to Find Gouania obamana

Gouania obamana is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in the countries of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Gouania obamana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gouania obamana?

Gouania obamana

What is the natural habitat of Gouania obamana?

Gouania obamana is found in the Andes mountains of Colombia and Ecuador

What is the optimal temperature for Gouania obamana?

The optimal temperature for Gouania obamana is between 55-65°F (13-18°C)

Species in the Gouania genus

Gouania acalyphoides, Gouania acreana, Gouania alnifolia, Gouania andamanica, Gouania aphrodes, Gouania aptera, Gouania australiana, Gouania blanchetiana, Gouania canescens, Gouania colombiana, Gouania conzattii, Gouania cornifolia, Gouania corylifolia, Gouania discolor, Gouania efatensis, Gouania ekmanii, Gouania eurycarpa, Gouania exilis, Gouania frangulifolia, Gouania hillebrandii, Gouania hillii, Gouania humbertii, Gouania hypoglauca, Gouania inornata, Gouania javanica, Gouania latifolia, Gouania laxiflora, Gouania leptostachya, Gouania leratii, Gouania lineata, Gouania longipetala, Gouania longispicata, Gouania lupuloides, Gouania mangarevica, Gouania mauritiana, Gouania meyenii, Gouania microcarpa, Gouania myriocarpa, Gouania napalensis, Gouania pannigera, Gouania polygama, Gouania pyrifolia, Gouania richii, Gouania riparia, Gouania rosei, Gouania rumicina, Gouania stipularis, Gouania striata, Gouania tiliifolia, Gouania trichodonta,

Species in the Rhamnaceae family

Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,

References

Amy Pool (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Pool' in the authors string.