Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
asperula
ID:
975157

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 4: 278 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000974495

Common Names

  • Gonzalagunia asperula
  • Asperula Gonzalagunia
  • Gonzalagunia Asperula

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Uses & Benefits

Gonzalagunia asperula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gonzalagunia asperula has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gonzalagunia asperula is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in moist soil.

Where to Find Gonzalagunia asperula

Gonzalagunia asperula is native to Colombia and can be found in the western part of the country.

Species in the Gonzalagunia genus

Gonzalagunia osaensis, Gonzalagunia affinis, Gonzalagunia asperula, Gonzalagunia bifida, Gonzalagunia brachyantha, Gonzalagunia brenesii, Gonzalagunia bunchosioides, Gonzalagunia ciliata, Gonzalagunia congesta, Gonzalagunia cornifolia, Gonzalagunia cuatrecasasii, Gonzalagunia dependens, Gonzalagunia dicocca, Gonzalagunia discolor, Gonzalagunia dodsonii, Gonzalagunia exigua, Gonzalagunia haitiensis, Gonzalagunia hirsuta, Gonzalagunia killipii, Gonzalagunia longithyrsa, Gonzalagunia microsepala, Gonzalagunia mildredae, Gonzalagunia mollis, Gonzalagunia ovatifolia, Gonzalagunia pachystachya, Gonzalagunia panamensis, Gonzalagunia pauciflora, Gonzalagunia rosea, Gonzalagunia rudis, Gonzalagunia sagrana, Gonzalagunia sessilifolia, Gonzalagunia sororia, Gonzalagunia stenostachya, Gonzalagunia surinamensis, Gonzalagunia tacanensis, Gonzalagunia thyrsoidea, Gonzalagunia whitei,

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,

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