Ganguelia gossweileri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.Moore) Robbr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 62: 21 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000970736
Common Names
- Ganguelia Gossweileri
- Gossweiler's Ganguelia
- Gossweiler's Ganguelia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ganguelia gossweileri (also called Ganguelia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white flowers and dark green leaves. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Ganguelia gossweileri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions and as an astringent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ganguelia gossweileri is a white-yellowish color with a yellow center and a star-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
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Ganguelia gossweileri is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Ganguelia gossweileri
Ganguelia gossweileri can be found in tropical Africa.
Species in the Ganguelia genus
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-88041: Based on the initial data import
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
Elmar Robbrecht (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Robbr.' in the authors string.