Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
congesta
ID:
975168

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.H.Kirkbr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Acta Amazonica 10: 116 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000974506

Common Names

  • Gonzalagunia congesta
  • Congested Gonzalagunia
  • Congesta Gonzalagunia

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Description

Gonzalagunia congesta (also called 'Congestion Gonzalagunia', among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers and dark green foliage. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Gonzalagunia congesta is a plant native to South America and is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gonzalagunia congesta has white flowers with yellow centers and purple spots. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Where to Find Gonzalagunia congesta

Gonzalagunia congesta is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-91672: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Harold Kirkbride (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.H.Kirkbr.' in the authors string.